2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O89Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O85-O92›O89

ICD-10-CM O89
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O89 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for complications of anesthesia during the puerperium, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O89.01, O89.09, O89.1, and O89.2.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O89
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
Chapter
O85-O92
Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO85-O92Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
CategoryO89Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
This CodeO89Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

Specific Coding for Complications of anesthesia during the puerperiumOverview

Non-specific codes like O89 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O89.0 for Pulmonary complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.01 for Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.09 for Other pulmonary complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.1 for Cardiac complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.2 for Central nervous system complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.3 for Toxic reaction to local anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.4 for Spinal and epidural anesthesia-induced headache during the puerperium

  • Use O89.5 for Other complications of spinal and epidural anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.6 for Failed or difficult intubation for anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.8 for Other complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

  • Use O89.9 for Complication of anesthesia during the puerperium, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Includes

  • maternal complications arising from the administration of a general, regional or local anesthetic, analgesic or other sedation during the puerperium

Use Additional Code

  • code, if applicable, to identify specific complication

Patient EducationClinical

Anesthesia

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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 O89Overview

Is O89 (Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for complications of anesthesia during the puerperium, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for complications of anesthesia during the puerperium need a more specific code from this category, such as O89.01, O89.09, and O89.1.