2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O86Other puerperal infections

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O85-O92›O86

ICD-10-CM O86
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O86 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other puerperal infections, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O86.00, O86.01, O86.02, and O86.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O86
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other puerperal infections
Chapter
O85-O92
Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO85-O92Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
CategoryO86Other puerperal infections
This CodeO86Other puerperal infections

Specific Coding for Other puerperal infectionsOverview

Non-specific codes like O86 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O86.0 for Infection of obstetric surgical wound

  • Use O86.00 for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecified

  • Use O86.01 for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, superficial incisional site

  • Use O86.02 for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, deep incisional site

  • Use O86.03 for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site

  • Use O86.04 for Sepsis following an obstetrical procedure

  • Use O86.09 for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site

  • O86.1 for Other infection of genital tract following delivery

  • Use O86.11 for Cervicitis following delivery

  • Use O86.12 for Endometritis following delivery

  • Use O86.13 for Vaginitis following delivery

  • Use O86.19 for Other infection of genital tract following delivery

  • O86.2 for Urinary tract infection following delivery

  • Use O86.20 for Urinary tract infection following delivery, unspecified

  • Use O86.21 for Infection of kidney following delivery

  • Use O86.22 for Infection of bladder following delivery

  • Use O86.29 for Other urinary tract infection following delivery

  • Use O86.4 for Pyrexia of unknown origin following delivery

  • O86.8 for Other specified puerperal infections

  • Use O86.81 for Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis

  • Use O86.89 for Other specified puerperal infections

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Use Additional Code

Type 2 Excludes

  • infection during labor O75.3
  • obstetrical tetanus A34

Patient EducationClinical

Infections and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, some common infections such as the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. Some infections, such as the flu, can be more severe when you're pregnant. But other infections can be harmful to you, your fetus, or both.

The full article covers:

  • How can infections affect your pregnancy?
  • What infections can be harmful during pregnancy?
  • What are the symptoms of an infection during pregnancy?
  • What are the treatments for infections during pregnancy?
  • Can infections during pregnancy be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About O86Overview

Is O86 (Other puerperal infections) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other puerperal infections, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other puerperal infections need a more specific code from this category, such as O86.00, O86.01, and O86.02.