O90.0
Billable

Disruption of cesarean delivery wound

Billable / Specific Code

What is Disruption of cesarean delivery wound?

ICD-10-CM O90.0 is the diagnosis code for Disruption of cesarean delivery wound. 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
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O90.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Dehiscence of cesarean delivery wound

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O90.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of labor (O71.0-)
  • rupture of uterus during labor (O71.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O90.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O90.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O90.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O90.0 mean?

O90.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disruption of cesarean delivery wound". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O90.0?

The parent code of O90.0 is O90 ("Complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified"). O90.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O90.0 in?

O90.0 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 O90.0?

Use O90.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disruption of cesarean delivery wound" 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 Disruption of cesarean delivery wound?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disruption of cesarean delivery wound is O90.0.

Can O90.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O90.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O90.0 in?

O90.0 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O90.0?

Type 1 Excludes for O90.0 include: rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of labor (O71.0-); rupture of uterus during labor (O71.1).

Is O90.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, O90.0 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
O90.0
Disruption of cesarean delivery wound
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O85-O92 — Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM