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Non-specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 642.9
Unspecified hypertension complicating pregnancy childbirth or the puerperium
  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 642.9 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 642.9: 2014 2015.
Applies To
  • Hypertension NOS, without mention of albuminuria or edema, complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
 642.74 ICD9Data.com 642.90 
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