O90.81 – Anemia of the puerperium
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
ICD-10-CM code
O90.81
- Code
O90.81(claims format:O9081)- Description
- Anemia of 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
- O90 › O90.8
Notes for O90.81
Applicable to:
- Postpartum anemia NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- pre-existing anemia complicating the puerperium (O99.03)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block O85-O92
Index terms for O90.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in O90.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O90.81?
O90.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for anemia of the puerperium, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).
Is O90.81 a billable code?
Yes. O90.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does O90.81 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.