O89.01 – Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during the puerperium

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O89.01

Code: O89.01 (claims format: O8901)
Description: Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during the puerperium
Short description: Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesth during 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: O85-O92 Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
Parent codes: O89 › O89.0

Notes for O89.01

Applicable to:

Inhalation of stomach contents or secretions NOS due to anesthesia during the puerperium
Mendelson's syndrome due to anesthesia during the puerperium

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

O89 – Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium

Includes:

maternal complications arising from the administration of a general, regional or local anesthetic, analgesic or other sedation during the puerperium

Use additional code:

code, if applicable, to identify specific complication

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 O89.01

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

Related codes in O89.0

O89.09 – Other pulmonary complications of anesthesia during the puerperiumBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O89.01?

O89.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during the puerperium, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O89.01 a billable code?

Yes. O89.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O89.01 belong to?

It belongs to category O89 – Complications of anesthesia during 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.