O09.91: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
O09.91, supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 5 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 4 HCPCS Level II codes, including U0002 (2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19)…), U0001 (Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr…), J9267 (Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg). The articles come from 5 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with O09.91 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U0002 | 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| U0001 | Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J9267 | Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J9264 | Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing O09.91
- A52450: Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes)
- A58710: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58720: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58761: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58747: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other O09 diagnoses (Supervision of high risk pregnancy)
- O09.90 — Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
- O09.92 — Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
- O09.93 — Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover O09.91 (Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 5 Medicare billing and coding articles list O09.91 as a covered diagnosis for 4 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 O09.91?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are U0002 (2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19)…, 4 articles); U0001 (Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr…, 4 articles); J9267 (Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg, 1 article); J9264 (Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list O09.91?
A52450 (Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol®/Abraxane ™)); A58710 (Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing); A58720 (Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing), and 2 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code O09.91?
O09.91 is the ICD-10-CM code for supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester, in category O09 (Supervision of high risk pregnancy), chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under U0002
- Watch U0002 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for U0002
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup