O87.9 – Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O87.9

Code: O87.9 (claims format: O879)
Description: Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
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: O87

Notes for O87.9

Applicable to:

Puerperal phlebopathy NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

O87 – Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium

Includes:

venous complications in labor, delivery and the puerperium

Excludes2 (not included here):

obstetric embolism (O88.-)
puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81)
venous complications in pregnancy (O22.-)

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 O87.9

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

Related codes in O87

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O87.9?

O87.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O87.9 a billable code?

Yes. O87.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O87.9 belong to?

It belongs to category O87 – Venous complications and hemorrhoids in 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.