O87
Non-Billable

Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium?

ICD-10-CM O87 is the diagnosis code for Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium. 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 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 O87

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

The following conditions are not included in O87. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • obstetric embolism (O88.-)
  • puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81)
  • venous complications in pregnancy (O22.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O87 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO87 — Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium
Sub-Codes 7 entries
O87.0Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperiumBillableO87.1Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperiumBillableO87.2Hemorrhoids in the puerperiumBillableO87.3Cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperiumBillableO87.4Varicose veins of lower extremity in the puerperiumBillableO87.8Other venous complications in the puerperiumBillableO87.9Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecifiedBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O87 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O87 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O87 mean?

O87 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O87 in?

O87 is located in Section O85-O92 — "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of O87?

O87 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O87.0, O87.1, O87.2, O87.3, O87.4 and more.

When should I use O87?

Use O87 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium" 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 Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium?

The ICD-10-CM code for Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium is O87.

Can O87 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O87 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O87 in?

O87 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O87 valid for 2026?

Yes, O87 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousO86.89Other specified puerperal infectionsNext →O87.0Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
Code Details
O87
Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O85-O92 — Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM