Gestational diabetes in the puerperium, unsp control

This code signifies gestational diabetes that persists or is diagnosed for the first time during the postpartum period (puerperium), without specific documentation of its control status. It applies to the mother after childbirth, typically within the first six weeks, when her blood glucose levels remain elevated due to the pregnancy-induced diabetes.

Use this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during the puerperium, and the physician has not specified whether the condition is controlled by diet, insulin, or oral hypoglycemic agents. This code is appropriate when the patient is still being monitored for GDM resolution after delivery.

• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.
• Do not use this code if the patient's diabetes is confirmed to be pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
• Review documentation carefully for any mention of "controlled" or "uncontrolled" to ensure the most specific code is chosen.