ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O24.42
Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O24.42
Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth, controlled by oral antidiabetic drugs
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O24.42 (Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth)
ICD-10-CM code O24.42 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O24.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O24.42 - Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth.