Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92) ICD-10-CM
The O85–O92 section covers complications predominantly related to the puerperium with 150 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 114 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 8 code ranges listed below.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Code Ranges in This Section 8 ranges · 150 codes
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About the O85–O92 Code Range
The puerperium is the period after childbirth. These categories describe complications during that period, along with breast and lactation disorders associated with pregnancy and the puerperium.
O85 identifies puerperal sepsis. O86 separates other infections by site and includes fever of unknown origin following delivery. O87 separates vein-related complications and hemorrhoids, while O88 separates obstetric embolisms by type. O89 groups anesthesia complications by the kind of complication.
O90 includes obstetric wound problems and other postpartum conditions involving the heart, kidneys, thyroid, or mood. O91 separates breast infections by whether they affect the nipple or breast. O92 separates other nipple and breast disorders from disorders of lactation.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the O85-O92 range?
The O85-O92 range contains 150 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 114 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does O85-O92 cover?
The range covers complications predominantly related to the puerperium. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
