Gestational Pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder that occurs during pregnancy. It is characterized by the development of itchy, blistering skin lesions, primarily affecting the abdomen and extremities. The ICD-10 code for Gestational Pemphigoid is O26.4. In the previous coding system, ICD-9, the corresponding code was 646.8. Proper diagnosis and management of this condition are crucial to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby.
Gestational pemphigoid, also known as pemphigoid gestationis or herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder that occurs during pregnancy. It is characterized by the development of itchy, blistering lesions on the skin, typically starting in the abdomen and spreading to other areas of the body.
In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), gestational pemphigoid is assigned the code O26.4. This code falls under the category of "Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium." The specific code O26.4 is used to classify gestational pemphigoid.
On the other hand, in the previous revision, the ICD-9, gestational pemphigoid was assigned the code 646.8. This code fell under the category of "Other specified complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium." The specific code 646.8 was used to identify gestational pemphigoid within this category.
It is important to note that the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred on October 1, 2015. Therefore, healthcare providers now primarily utilize the ICD-10 code O26.4 to identify and classify gestational pemphigoid.
The accurate coding of medical conditions is crucial for proper documentation, billing, and research purposes. The ICD codes play a vital role in ensuring consistent and standardized classification of diseases worldwide, aiding healthcare professionals in effective diagnosis and treatment planning.