2021 ICD-10-CM Code O98.3

Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: O00–O99
  3. Section: O94-O9A
  4. Block: O98
  5. O98.3 - Oth infections w sexl mode of transmiss compl preg/chldbrth
Version 2021
Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

O98.3 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

ICD-10:O98.3
Short Description:Oth infections w sexl mode of transmiss compl preg/chldbrth
Long Description:Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Code Classification

Specific Coding for Oth infections w sexl mode of transmiss compl preg/chldbrth

Header codes like O98.3 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for oth infections w sexl mode of transmiss compl preg/chldbrth:

  • O98.31 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy
  • O98.311 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, first trimester
  • O98.312 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, second trimester
  • O98.313 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, third trimester
  • O98.319 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
  • O98.32 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating childbirth
  • O98.33 - Other infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission complicating the puerperium

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 O98.3:


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
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Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code O98.3 are found in the index:

Information for Patients


Childbirth Problems

While childbirth usually goes well, complications can happen. They can cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Possible complications include

For some of these problems, the baby may need to be delivered surgically by a Cesarean section.


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Infections and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous to you, your baby, or both. Some infections may lead to preterm birth and low birth weight babies. Others can cause serious illness, birth defects, and lifelong disabilities, such as hearing loss or learning problems.

Some of the infections that can be dangerous during pregnancy include

To try to prevent infections,

If you do get an infection during pregnancy, contact your health care provider about how best to protect you and your baby. Only some medicines are safe during pregnancy.


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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Also called: STDs, Sexually transmitted infections, Venereal disease

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses. There are more than 20 types of STDs, including

Most STDs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause serious health problems for the baby.

Antibiotics can treat STDs caused by bacteria, yeast, or parasites. There is no cure for STDs caused by a virus, but medicines can often help with the symptoms and keep the disease under control.

Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading STDs. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have anal, vaginal, or oral sex.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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