O23
Non-Billable

Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy?

ICD-10-CM O23 is the diagnosis code for Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy. This code falls under the section "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for O23

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in O23. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • gonococcal infections complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.2)
  • infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission NOS complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.3)
  • syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.1)
  • tuberculosis of genitourinary system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.0)
  • venereal disease NOS complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.3)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O23 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 7 entries
O23.0Infections of kidney in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.00Infections of kidney in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.01Infections of kidney in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.02Infections of kidney in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.03Infections of kidney in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.1Infections of bladder in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.10Infections of bladder in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.11Infections of bladder in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.12Infections of bladder in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.13Infections of bladder in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.2Infections of urethra in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.20Infections of urethra in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.21Infections of urethra in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.22Infections of urethra in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.23Infections of urethra in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.3Infections of other parts of urinary tract in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.30Infections of other parts of urinary tract in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.31Infections of other parts of urinary tract in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.32Infections of other parts of urinary tract in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.33Infections of other parts of urinary tract in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.4Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.40Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.41Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.42Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.43Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.5Infections of the genital tract in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.51Infection of cervix in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.511Infections of cervix in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.512Infections of cervix in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.513Infections of cervix in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.519Infections of cervix in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.52Salpingo-oophoritis in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.521Salpingo-oophoritis in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.522Salpingo-oophoritis in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.523Salpingo-oophoritis in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.529Salpingo-oophoritis in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.59Infection of other part of genital tract in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.591Infection of other part of genital tract in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.592Infection of other part of genital tract in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.593Infection of other part of genital tract in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO23.599Infection of other part of genital tract in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.9Unspecified genitourinary tract infection in pregnancyNon-BillableO23.90Unspecified genitourinary tract infection in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO23.91Unspecified genitourinary tract infection in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO23.92Unspecified genitourinary tract infection in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO23.93Unspecified genitourinary tract infection in pregnancy, third trimesterBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O23 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O23 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O23 mean?

O23 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O23 in?

O23 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of O23?

O23 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O23.0, O23.1, O23.2, O23.3, O23.4 and more.

When should I use O23?

Use O23 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infections of genitourinary tract in 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 Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy is O23.

Can O23 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O23 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O23 in?

O23 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O23 valid for 2026?

Yes, O23 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
O23
Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O20-O29 — Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
2026 ICD-10-CM