MS-DRG · FY 2026 v43.0
MS-DRG 776 – Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures
A Medical DRG in MDC 14 (Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium). Inpatient cases group to DRG 776 when the ICD-10-CM principal diagnosis is one of the 184 codes listed below. Its FY 2026 relative weight is 0.6547 with a geometric mean length of stay of 2.4 days.
Medical DRG – assigned by principal diagnosis✓ Official CMS v43.0 dataset
0.6547
Relative Weight
2.4
Geometric Mean LOS (days)
3.1
Arithmetic Mean LOS (days)
184
Principal Diagnosis Codes
How a case is assigned to DRG 776
The grouper first assigns the case to MDC 14 from the principal diagnosis and finds no qualifying operating-room procedure (this is a Medical DRG; ICD-10-PCS codes do not drive assignment here).
ICD-10-CM
Principal Diagnosis Codes 184 codes · 31 categories
184 of 184 shown
A34 Obstetrical tetanus1 code
- A34 Obstetrical tetanus
O08 Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy13 codes
- O08.0 Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.1 Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.2 Embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.3 Shock following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.4 Renal failure following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.5 Metabolic disorders following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.7 Other venous complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.81 Cardiac arrest following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.82 Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.83 Urinary tract infection following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.89 Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.9 Unspecified complication following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
O10 Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium6 codes
- O10.03 Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating the puerperium
- O10.13 Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating the puerperium
- O10.23 Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperium
- O10.33 Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperium
- O10.43 Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating the puerperium
- O10.93 Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating the puerperium
O11 Pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia1 code
- O11.5 Pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium
O12 Gestational [pregnancy-induced] edema and proteinuria without hypertension3 codes
O13 Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria1 code
- O13.5 Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating the puerperium
O14 Pre-eclampsia4 codes
O15 Eclampsia1 code
- O15.2 Eclampsia complicating the puerperium
O16 Unspecified maternal hypertension1 code
- O16.5 Unspecified maternal hypertension, complicating the puerperium
O24 Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium9 codes
- O24.03 Pre-existing type 1 diabetes mellitus, in the puerperium
- O24.13 Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in the puerperium
- O24.33 Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in the puerperium
- O24.430 Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, diet controlled
- O24.434 Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, insulin controlled
- O24.435 Gestational diabetes mellitus in puerperium, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs
- O24.439 Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, unspecified control
- O24.83 Other pre-existing diabetes mellitus in the puerperium
- O24.93 Unspecified diabetes mellitus in the puerperium
O25 Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium1 code
- O25.3 Malnutrition in the puerperium
O26 Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy2 codes
O43 Placental disorders12 codes
- O43.211 Placenta accreta, first trimester
- O43.212 Placenta accreta, second trimester
- O43.213 Placenta accreta, third trimester
- O43.219 Placenta accreta, unspecified trimester
- O43.221 Placenta increta, first trimester
- O43.222 Placenta increta, second trimester
- O43.223 Placenta increta, third trimester
- O43.229 Placenta increta, unspecified trimester
- O43.231 Placenta percreta, first trimester
- O43.232 Placenta percreta, second trimester
- O43.233 Placenta percreta, third trimester
- O43.239 Placenta percreta, unspecified trimester
O70 Perineal laceration during delivery9 codes
- O70.0 First degree perineal laceration during delivery
- O70.1 Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
- O70.20 Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
- O70.21 Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIa
- O70.22 Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIb
- O70.23 Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIc
- O70.3 Fourth degree perineal laceration during delivery
- O70.4 Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
- O70.9 Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
O71 Other obstetric trauma9 codes
- O71.2 Postpartum inversion of uterus
- O71.3 Obstetric laceration of cervix
- O71.4 Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone
- O71.5 Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- O71.6 Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
- O71.7 Obstetric hematoma of pelvis
- O71.82 Other specified trauma to perineum and vulva
- O71.89 Other specified obstetric trauma
- O71.9 Obstetric trauma, unspecified
O72 Postpartum hemorrhage4 codes
O73 Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage2 codes
O75 Other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified1 code
- O75.4 Other complications of obstetric surgery and procedures
O85 Puerperal sepsis1 code
- O85 Puerperal sepsis
O86 Other puerperal infections17 codes
- O86.00 Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecified
- O86.01 Infection of obstetric surgical wound, superficial incisional site
- O86.02 Infection of obstetric surgical wound, deep incisional site
- O86.03 Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site
- O86.04 Sepsis following an obstetrical procedure
- O86.09 Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site
- O86.11 Cervicitis following delivery
- O86.12 Endometritis following delivery
- O86.13 Vaginitis following delivery
- O86.19 Other infection of genital tract following delivery
- O86.20 Urinary tract infection following delivery, unspecified
- O86.21 Infection of kidney following delivery
- O86.22 Infection of bladder following delivery
- O86.29 Other urinary tract infection following delivery
- O86.4 Pyrexia of unknown origin following delivery
- O86.81 Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis
- O86.89 Other specified puerperal infections
O87 Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium7 codes
- O87.0 Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
- O87.1 Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium
- O87.2 Hemorrhoids in the puerperium
- O87.3 Cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperium
- O87.4 Varicose veins of lower extremity in the puerperium
- O87.8 Other venous complications in the puerperium
- O87.9 Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
O88 Obstetric embolism5 codes
O89 Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium10 codes
- O89.01 Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.09 Other pulmonary complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.1 Cardiac complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.2 Central nervous system complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.3 Toxic reaction to local anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.4 Spinal and epidural anesthesia-induced headache during the puerperium
- O89.5 Other complications of spinal and epidural anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.6 Failed or difficult intubation for anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.8 Other complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
- O89.9 Complication of anesthesia during the puerperium, unspecified
O90 Complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified11 codes
- O90.0 Disruption of cesarean delivery wound
- O90.1 Disruption of perineal obstetric wound
- O90.2 Hematoma of obstetric wound
- O90.3 Peripartum cardiomyopathy
- O90.41 Hepatorenal syndrome following labor and delivery
- O90.49 Other postpartum acute kidney failure
- O90.5 Postpartum thyroiditis
- O90.6 Postpartum mood disturbance
- O90.81 Anemia of the puerperium
- O90.89 Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
- O90.9 Complication of the puerperium, unspecified
O91 Infections of breast associated with pregnancy, the puerperium and lactation6 codes
- O91.02 Infection of nipple associated with the puerperium
- O91.03 Infection of nipple associated with lactation
- O91.12 Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium
- O91.13 Abscess of breast associated with lactation
- O91.22 Nonpurulent mastitis associated with the puerperium
- O91.23 Nonpurulent mastitis associated with lactation
O92 Other disorders of breast and disorders of lactation associated with pregnancy and the puerperium12 codes
- O92.02 Retracted nipple associated with the puerperium
- O92.03 Retracted nipple associated with lactation
- O92.12 Cracked nipple associated with the puerperium
- O92.13 Cracked nipple associated with lactation
- O92.20 Unspecified disorder of breast associated with pregnancy and the puerperium
- O92.29 Other disorders of breast associated with pregnancy and the puerperium
- O92.3 Agalactia
- O92.4 Hypogalactia
- O92.5 Suppressed lactation
- O92.6 Galactorrhea
- O92.70 Unspecified disorders of lactation
- O92.79 Other disorders of lactation
O94 Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium1 code
- O94 Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
O98 Maternal infectious and parasitic diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium10 codes
- O98.03 Tuberculosis complicating the puerperium
- O98.13 Syphilis complicating the puerperium
- O98.23 Gonorrhea complicating the puerperium
- O98.33 Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating the puerperium
- O98.43 Viral hepatitis complicating the puerperium
- O98.53 Other viral diseases complicating the puerperium
- O98.63 Protozoal diseases complicating the puerperium
- O98.73 Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease complicating the puerperium
- O98.83 Other maternal infectious and parasitic diseases complicating the puerperium
- O98.93 Unspecified maternal infectious and parasitic disease complicating the puerperium
O99 Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium18 codes
- O99.03 Anemia complicating the puerperium
- O99.13 Other diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism complicating the puerperium
- O99.215 Obesity complicating the puerperium
- O99.285 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases complicating the puerperium
- O99.315 Alcohol use complicating the puerperium
- O99.325 Drug use complicating the puerperium
- O99.335 Smoking (tobacco) complicating the puerperium
- O99.345 Other mental disorders complicating the puerperium
- O99.355 Diseases of the nervous system complicating the puerperium
- O99.43 Diseases of the circulatory system complicating the puerperium
- O99.53 Diseases of the respiratory system complicating the puerperium
- O99.63 Diseases of the digestive system complicating the puerperium
- O99.73 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating the puerperium
- O99.815 Abnormal glucose complicating the puerperium
- O99.825 Streptococcus B carrier state complicating the puerperium
- O99.835 Other infection carrier state complicating the puerperium
- O99.845 Bariatric surgery status complicating the puerperium
- O99.893 Other specified diseases and conditions complicating puerperium
O9A Maternal malignant neoplasms, traumatic injuries and abuse classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium5 codes
- O9A.13 Malignant neoplasm complicating the puerperium
- O9A.23 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes complicating the puerperium
- O9A.33 Physical abuse complicating the puerperium
- O9A.43 Sexual abuse complicating the puerperium
- O9A.53 Psychological abuse complicating the puerperium
Z39 Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination1 code
- Z39.0 Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery
ICD-10-PCS
Procedure Codes
Procedure codes do not drive assignment for this DRG. DRG 776 is a Medical DRG, assigned from the principal diagnosis above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MS-DRG 776?
MS-DRG 776 (Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures) is a medical DRG in MDC 14 (Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium). Its FY 2026 relative weight is 0.6547 with a geometric mean length of stay of 2.4 days.
How many diagnosis codes group to DRG 776?
184 ICD-10-CM principal diagnosis codes group to this DRG, spanning 31 three-character categories.
What is the relative weight of DRG 776?
The FY 2026 relative weight of this DRG is 0.6547, meaning reimbursement of roughly 0.65 times the average Medicare inpatient case. Multiply by a hospital's blended base rate for the approximate payment.
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Source: CMS ICD-10 MS-DRG v43.0 Definitions Manual and the FY 2026 IPPS Final Rule (Table 5), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. We publish the DRG assignments as CMS defines them and add the navigation, search, and code links.
