2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O21.8Other vomiting complicating pregnancy

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O20-O29›O21

ICD-10-CM O21.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O21.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other vomiting complicating pregnancy. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 817 through 819, 831 through 833. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to maternity cases (age 9 through 64). Coders also document this condition as vomiting due to organic disease during pregnancy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nausea and vomiting and Other specified complications in pregnancy.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in OB/GYN medical specialties to designate conditions such maternal disorders related to pregnancy.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O21.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other vomiting complicating pregnancy
Short Description
Other vomiting complicating pregnancy
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
O21
Excessive vomiting in pregnancy

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO20-O29Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
CategoryO21Excessive vomiting in pregnancy
This CodeO21.8Other vomiting complicating pregnancy

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for O21.8.

Maternity diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in maternity cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The maternity code edits apply to patients age ange is 9–64 years inclusive (e.g., diabetes in pregnancy, antepartum pulmonary complication).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Vomiting due to organic disease during pregnancy

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Vomiting due to diseases classified elsewhere, complicating pregnancy

Use Additional Code

  • code, to identify cause.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Pregnancy(single) (uterine)
      • complicated by (care of) (management affected by)
        • vomiting
          • due to diseases classified elsewhere

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SYM004
Nausea and vomiting
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR PRG028
Other specified complications in pregnancy
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Health Problems in Pregnancy

A health problem in pregnancy is any disease or condition that could affect your health or the health of your fetus. Some health problems may make it more likely that you will have a high-risk pregnancy. A high-risk pregnancy is one in which you, your fetus, or both are at higher risk for health problems than in a typical pregnancy.

The full article covers:

  • What are health problems in pregnancy?
  • What raises my risk for health problems during pregnancy?
  • Can chronic health conditions cause problems in pregnancy?
  • Can health problems in pregnancy be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert O21.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
643.83 Vomit compl preg-antepar
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About O21.8Overview

Is O21.8 (Excessive vomiting in pregnancy) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other vomiting complicating pregnancy on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does O21.8 group to?

When other vomiting complicating pregnancy is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 817, 818, 819, 831, 832, 833, with relative weights from 0.5229 to 1.6880 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Who can O21.8 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks other vomiting complicating pregnancy against patient demographics: this code is intended for maternity cases (age 9 through 64). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of O21.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other vomiting complicating pregnancy converts to ICD-9-CM 643.83 (vomit compl preg-antepar). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.