ICD-10-CM Code O86.0

Infection of obstetric surgical wound

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: O00–O99
  3. Section: O85-O92
  4. Block: O86
  5. O86.0 - Infection of obstetric surgical wound
Version 2020 Replaced Code Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

O86.0 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of infection of obstetric surgical wound. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

ICD-10:O86.0
Short Description:Infection of obstetric surgical wound
Long Description:Infection of obstetric surgical wound

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

  • 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

Replaced Code

This code was replaced in the 2020 ICD-10 code set with the code(s) listed below. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has published an update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes which became effective October 1, 2019. This code was replaced for the FY 2020 (October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020).

  • O86.00 - Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecified
  • O86.01 - Infct of obstetric surgical wound, superfic 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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code O86.0:

Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Infected cesarean delivery wound following delivery
  • Infected perineal repair following delivery

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified T81.4
  • postprocedural fever NOS R50.82
  • postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess K68.11

Convert O86.0 to ICD-9

  • 674.32 - Ob surg compl-del w p/p (Approximate Flag)
  • 674.34 - Ob surg comp NEC-postpar (Approximate Flag)

Code Classification

  • Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00–O99)
    • Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92)
      • Other puerperal infections (O86)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - Code Deleted, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


After Surgery

After any operation, you'll have some side effects. There is usually some pain with surgery. There may also be swelling and soreness around the area that the surgeon cut. Your surgeon can tell you which side effects to expect.

There can also be complications. These are unplanned events linked to the operation. Some complications are infection, too much bleeding, reaction to anesthesia, or accidental injury. Some people have a greater risk of complications because of other medical conditions.

Your surgeon can tell you how you might feel and what you will be able to do - or not do - the first few days, weeks, or months after surgery. Some other questions to ask are

  • How long you will be in the hospital
  • What kind of supplies, equipment, and help you might need when you go home
  • When you can go back to work
  • When it is ok to start exercising again
  • Are they any other restrictions in your activities

Following your surgeon's advice can help you recover as soon as possible.

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Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and strains

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