Puerperal sepsis (O85) ICD-10-CM
The O85 code range covers puerperal sepsis with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
- Postpartum sepsis
- Puerperal peritonitis
- Puerperal pyemia
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
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.
- fever of unknown origin following delivery O86.4
- obstetric pyemic and septic embolism O88.3
- puerperal septic thrombophlebitis O86.81
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.
Codes in the O85 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- O85 Puerperal sepsis
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O85 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the O85 range classify?
The range classifies puerperal sepsis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
