Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O86 is the diagnosis code for Other puerperal infections. This code falls under the section "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" within Chapter 15 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in O86. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where O86 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O86 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O86 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other puerperal infections". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
O86 is located in Section O85-O92 â "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
O86 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O86.0, O86.1, O86.2, O86.4, O86.8.
Use O86 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other puerperal infections" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other puerperal infections is O86.
No, O86 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O86 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O86 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.