O90.9 – Complication of the puerperium, unspecified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O90.9

Code: O90.9 (claims format: O909)
Description: Complication of 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: O90

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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 O90.9

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

Related codes in O90

O90.0 – Disruption of cesarean delivery woundBillable
O90.1 – Disruption of perineal obstetric woundBillable
O90.2 – Hematoma of obstetric woundBillable
O90.3 – Peripartum cardiomyopathyBillable
O90.4 – Postpartum acute kidney failureHeader
O90.5 – Postpartum thyroiditisBillable
O90.6 – Postpartum mood disturbanceBillable
O90.8 – Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classifiedHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O90.9?

O90.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for complication of the puerperium, unspecified, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O90.9 a billable code?

Yes. O90.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O90.9 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.