O90.49 – Other postpartum acute kidney failure

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O90.49

Code: O90.49 (claims format: O9049)
Description: Other postpartum acute kidney failure
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: O90 › O90.4

Notes for O90.49

Applicable to:

Postpartum acute kidney failure
Puerperal anuria
Puerperal oliguria

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

O90.4 – Postpartum acute kidney failure

Excludes1 (not coded here):

anuria and oliguria (R34)

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 O90.49

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

Related codes in O90.4

O90.41 – Hepatorenal syndrome following labor and deliveryBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O90.49?

O90.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for other postpartum acute kidney failure, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O90.49 a billable code?

Yes. O90.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O90.49 belong to?

It belongs to category O90 – Complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified.

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.