Cracked nipple associated with pregnancy, unsp trimester

This code signifies a painful fissure or break in the skin of the nipple occurring during pregnancy. It indicates a non-specific trimester, meaning the exact stage of pregnancy when the condition developed is not documented. This condition can lead to discomfort and potential complications with breastfeeding.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient presents with a cracked nipple and the medical record does not specify the trimester of pregnancy. Documentation should clearly state "cracked nipple" and its association with the current pregnancy, without further detail on the gestational period.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the cracked nipple to pregnancy; otherwise, a non-obstetric code may be more appropriate.
• If the trimester is specified (e.g., first, second, third), use the more specific O92.11- code.
• This code is a secondary diagnosis and should be sequenced after the primary code for the pregnancy encounter (e.g., Z3A.xx for weeks of gestation).