ICD-10-CM O04.87: Sepsis following (induced) termination of pregnancy

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for O04.87

Sepsis following (induced) termination of pregnancy

Coding Notes & Guidelines for O04.87

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

septic or septicopyemic embolism following (induced) termination of pregnancy (O04.7)

Use Additional Code

code to identify infectious agent (B95-B97)

Use Additional Code

code to identify severe sepsis, if applicable (R65.2-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

O04 - Complications following (induced) termination of pregnancy

About ICD-10-CM Code O04.87 (Sepsis following)

ICD-10-CM code O04.87 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O04.87 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about O04.87 - Sepsis following (induced) termination of pregnancy. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sepsis following.