O26.4Header code — not billable

Herpes gestationis

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O26
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category O26

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O26.4?

O26.4 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Herpes gestationis.

Is O26.4 a billable code?

No. O26.4 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is O26.4 in?

O26.4 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O26.4 become effective?

O26.4 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to O26.4?

O26.4 belongs to category O26, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.