O86.09 – Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O86.09
Code
O86.09 (claims format: O8609)
Description
Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site
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
O85-O92 Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
Parent codes
O86 › O86.0

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

O86 – Other puerperal infections

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • infection during labor (O75.3)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

O86.0 – Infection of obstetric surgical wound

Applicable to:
  • Infected cesarean delivery wound following delivery
  • Infected perineal repair following delivery
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified (T81.4-)
  • postprocedural fever NOS (R50.82)
  • postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess (K68.11)

Block O85-O92

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Index terms for O86.09

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

Related codes in O86.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O86.09?

O86.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O86.09 a billable code?

Yes. O86.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O86.09 belong to?

It belongs to category O86 – Other puerperal infections.

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.