O99.51

Non-billable

Diseases of the respiratory system complicating pregnancy

O99.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diseases of the respiratory system complicating pregnancy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O99.511 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O99.5
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes you can have mild breathing problems because of a stuffy nose or intense exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease. Many conditions can make you feel short of breath: Lung conditions such as asthma , emphysema , or pneumonia…

Read more about Breathing Problems at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O99.51?
O99.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diseases of the respiratory system complicating pregnancy". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O99.51 a billable code?
No — O99.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O99.511) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O99.51?
O99.51 has 4 more specific child codes, including O99.511, O99.512, O99.513.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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