O89.4 – Spinal and epidural anesthesia-induced headache during the puerperium

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O89.4
Code
O89.4 (claims format: O894)
Description
Spinal and epidural anesthesia-induced headache during the puerperium
Short description
Spinal and epidur anesthesia-induced hdache during the puerp
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

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 O89.4

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

Related codes in O89

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O89.4?

O89.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for spinal and epidural anesthesia-induced headache during the puerperium, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O89.4 a billable code?

Yes. O89.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O89.4 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.