Gestational edema, unspecified trimester

This code signifies the presence of generalized swelling or fluid retention occurring during pregnancy, without further specification of the trimester. It indicates edema that is not associated with hypertension or proteinuria.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "gestational edema" or "edema in pregnancy" without specifying the trimester or any underlying hypertensive disorder. This code is appropriate when the provider has not linked the edema to pre-eclampsia or other specific causes.

• Do not use if documentation indicates gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia; instead, code to the appropriate O13 or O14 category.
• Requires physician documentation of edema occurring during pregnancy.
• Avoid if a more specific code for the type or cause of edema is available.