Gestatnl diabetes in puerp, ctrl by oral hypoglycemic drugs

This code signifies a diagnosis of gestational diabetes that persists or is first identified during the postpartum period (puerperium) and is being managed effectively with oral medications. It indicates that the patient's blood glucose levels are adequately controlled through the use of oral hypoglycemic agents.

Use this code for a patient who has delivered and is now in the puerperium, and whose gestational diabetes is being treated and controlled with oral hypoglycemic drugs. Documentation should clearly state the diagnosis of gestational diabetes in the postpartum period and specify management with oral medications, along with an indication of controlled blood glucose levels.

• Ensure documentation specifies "in puerperium" and "controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs" to differentiate from other gestational diabetes codes.
• Do not use this code if the patient is controlled by insulin or diet alone; specific codes exist for those scenarios.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis if the primary reason for the encounter is related to the postpartum period or other complications.