O90.4
Non-Billable

Postpartum acute kidney failure

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Postpartum acute kidney failure?

ICD-10-CM O90.4 is the diagnosis code for Postpartum acute kidney failure. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O90.4

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O90.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • anuria and oliguria (R34)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O90.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 2 entries
O90.41Hepatorenal syndrome following labor and deliveryBillableO90.49Other postpartum acute kidney failureBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O90.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O90.4 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O90.4 mean?

O90.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postpartum acute kidney failure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O90.4?

The parent code of O90.4 is O90 ("Complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified"). O90.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O90.4 in?

O90.4 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 O90.4?

O90.4 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O90.41, O90.49.

When should I use O90.4?

Use O90.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postpartum acute kidney failure" 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 Postpartum acute kidney failure?

The ICD-10-CM code for Postpartum acute kidney failure is O90.4.

Can O90.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O90.4 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O90.4 in?

O90.4 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O90.4?

Type 1 Excludes for O90.4 include: anuria and oliguria (R34).

Is O90.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, O90.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousO90.3Peripartum cardiomyopathyNext →O90.41Hepatorenal syndrome following labor and delivery
Code Details
O90.4
Postpartum acute kidney failure
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