O91.03
Billable

Infection of nipple associated with lactation

Billable / Specific Code

What is Infection of nipple associated with lactation?

ICD-10-CM O91.03 is the diagnosis code for Infection of nipple associated with lactation. 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 O91.03

✅ This Code Includes

  • Abscess of nipple associated with lactation

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O91.03 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O91.03 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O91.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O91.03 mean?

O91.03 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Infection of nipple associated with lactation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O91.03?

The parent code of O91.03 is O91.0 ("Infection of nipple associated with pregnancy, the puerperium and lactation"). O91.03 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O91.03 in?

O91.03 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 O91.03?

Use O91.03 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Infection of nipple associated with lactation" 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 nipple associated with lactation?

The ICD-10-CM code for Infection of nipple associated with lactation is O91.03.

Can O91.03 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O91.03 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O91.03 in?

O91.03 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O91.03 valid for 2026?

Yes, O91.03 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
O91.03
Infection of nipple associated with lactation
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O85-O92 — Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM