Find comprehensive information on gestational diabetes diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes O24.4XX and relevant SNOMED CT concepts. Learn about clinical documentation requirements for GDM diagnosis, glucose tolerance testing, and diabetes management during pregnancy. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on diagnosing, coding, and managing gestational diabetes mellitus for optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. This resource covers screening, diagnosis criteria, and postpartum management of GDM.
Also known as
Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy
Abnormal blood glucose regulation during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes, unspecified
Gestational diabetes without further specification.
Preexisting diabetes, type 1
Type 1 diabetes complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium.
Unspecified diabetes mellitus in pregnancy
Diabetes mellitus complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, unspecified.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the diabetes mellitus clearly gestational?
Yes
Any other complicating conditions?
No
Pre-existing diabetes?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Gestational diabetes |
Type 2 diabetes |
Pre-existing diabetes |
Lack of documented confirmation of GDM with a 3-hour glucose tolerance test can lead to incorrect coding and denied claims. Important for accurate medical coding and CDI.
Missing documentation specifying when GDM developed (early vs late pregnancy) impacts code selection and risk adjustment. Relevant for healthcare compliance and medical coding audits.
Discrepancies between physician notes and lab results regarding GDM diagnosis create coding ambiguity and potential compliance issues. Crucial for CDI specialists and medical coding accuracy.
Patient presents with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), diagnosed at [gestational age] weeks based on abnormal glucose tolerance testing. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include advanced maternal age, family history of type 2 diabetes, previous history of GDM, obesity, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The patient's one-hour 50g glucose challenge test result was [result] mgdL, followed by a confirmatory three-hour 100g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with results of [fasting value] mgdL, [one-hour value] mgdL, [two-hour value] mgdL, and [three-hour value] mgdL. The patient's current blood glucose levels are being managed with [diet controlled, oral medication metformin, insulin therapy specify type and dosage]. Patient education provided on gestational diabetes management, including self-monitoring of blood glucose, carbohydrate counting, and the importance of regular prenatal care. Dietary counseling provided, emphasizing a balanced meal plan with appropriate carbohydrate distribution. Potential complications of gestational diabetes, including macrosomia, preeclampsia, and neonatal hypoglycemia, were discussed. Follow-up scheduled for [date time] to reassess blood glucose control and fetal well-being. ICD-10 code O24.41X, GDM complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, is assigned. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and diabetes self-management education (DSME) recommended and referral made. Emphasis placed on optimizing glycemic control to minimize risks to both mother and fetus.