O08.0
Billable

Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy

Billable / Specific Code

What is Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy?

ICD-10-CM O08.0 is the diagnosis code for Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy. This code falls under the section "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O08.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Endometritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • Oophoritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • Parametritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • Pelvic peritonitis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • Salpingitis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • Salpingo-oophoritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O08.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy (O08.82)
  • urinary tract infection (O08.83)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O08.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO08.0 — Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O08.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O08.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O08.0 mean?

O08.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O08.0?

The parent code of O08.0 is O08 ("Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy"). O08.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O08.0 in?

O08.0 is located in Section O00-O08 — "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O08.0?

Use O08.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy is O08.0.

Can O08.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O08.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O08.0 in?

O08.0 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O08.0?

Type 1 Excludes for O08.0 include: sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy (O08.82); urinary tract infection (O08.83).

Is O08.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, O08.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O08.0
Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O00-O08 — Pregnancy with abortive outcome
2026 ICD-10-CM