O22.01

✓ Billable

Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, first trimester

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • venous complications of:
  • abortion NOS (O03.9)
  • ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.7)
  • failed attempted abortion (O07.35)
  • induced abortion (O04.85)
  • spontaneous abortion (O03.89)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • obstetric pulmonary embolism (O88.-)
  • venous complications and hemorrhoids of childbirth and the puerperium (O87.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code O22.01 represents varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, first trimester. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that O22.01 has 6 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O22.01?

ICD-10-CM code O22.01 is "Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, first trimester". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).

Is O22.01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, O22.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with O22.01?

O22.01 has 6 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can O22.01 be coded with other codes?

O22.01 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeO22.01
BillableYes
ParentO22.0
CategoryPregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Excludes16 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)