O26.873 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Cervical shortening, third trimester for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to O26.873 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

O26.873 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about O26.873 ICD 10 code

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth. It also allows menstrual blood to leave a woman's body.

Your health care provider may perform a Pap test during your health checkup to look for changes to the cells of the cervix, including cervical cancer. Other problems with the cervix include:

  • Cervicitis - inflammation of the cervix. This is usually from an infection.
  • Cervical incompetence - This can happen during pregnancy. The opening of the cervix widens long before the baby is due.
  • Cervical polyps and cysts - abnormal growths on the cervix
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