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Non-specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 642.0
Benign essential hypertension complicating pregnancy childbirth and the puerperium
  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 642.0 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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Applies To
  • Hypertension:
    • benign essential specified as complicating, or as a reason for obstetric care during pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
    • chronic NOS specified as complicating, or as a reason for obstetric care during pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
    • essential specified as complicating, or as a reason for obstetric care during pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
    • pre-existing NOS specified as complicating, or as a reason for obstetric care during pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
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