O86.03
Billable

Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site

Billable / Specific Code

What is Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site?

ICD-10-CM O86.03 is the diagnosis code for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site. This code falls under the section "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" 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

Coding Guidelines for O86.03

✅ This Code Includes

  • Intraabdominal abscess following an obstetrical procedure
  • Subphrenic abscess following an obstetrical procedure

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O86.03 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO86.03 — Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O86.03 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O86.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O86.03 mean?

O86.03 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O86.03?

The parent code of O86.03 is O86.0 ("Infection of obstetric surgical wound"). O86.03 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O86.03 in?

O86.03 is located in Section O85-O92 — "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O86.03?

Use O86.03 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site" 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 Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site is O86.03.

Can O86.03 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O86.03 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O86.03 in?

O86.03 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O86.03 valid for 2026?

Yes, O86.03 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousO86.02Infection of obstetric surgical wound, deep incisional siteNext →O86.04Sepsis following an obstetrical procedure
Code Details
O86.03
Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O85-O92 — Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM