O25.3 – Malnutrition in the puerperium

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O25.3
Code
O25.3 (claims format: O253)
Description
Malnutrition in the puerperium
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block
O20-O29 Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
Parent codes
O25

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block O20-O29

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)
  • maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the puerperium (O98-O99)

Index terms for O25.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O25

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O25.3?

O25.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for malnutrition in the puerperium, in the block O20-O29 (Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy).

Is O25.3 a billable code?

Yes. O25.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O25.3 belong to?

It belongs to category O25 – Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.