Venous complication in pregnancy, unsp, third trimester

This code signifies an unspecific venous complication occurring during the third trimester of pregnancy. It indicates a maternal condition related to the venous system, such as phlebitis or thrombosis, without further specification of the type or location of the complication.

Use this code when the medical record documents a venous complication in a pregnant patient during her third trimester, but the specific nature of the complication (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis) is not clearly identified. This code is appropriate when the provider's documentation states "venous complication, unspecified" or similar vague terminology.

• Always strive for greater specificity if available in the documentation; this code should be used as a last resort when no further details are provided.
• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a particular type of venous complication (e.g., O22.3- for deep phlebothrombosis).
• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates the third trimester of pregnancy for accurate code assignment.