ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O85
Puerperal sepsis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O85
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- fever of unknown origin following delivery (O86.4)
- obstetric pyemic and septic embolism (O88.3-)
- puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- genital tract infection following delivery (O86.1-)
- sepsis during labor (O75.3)
- urinary tract infection following delivery (O86.2-)
Use Additional Code
code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Use Additional Code
code (R65.2-) to identify severe sepsis, if applicable
Inclusion Terms
- Postpartum sepsis
- Puerperal peritonitis
- Puerperal pyemia
About ICD-10-CM Code O85 (Puerperal sepsis)
ICD-10-CM code O85 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 O85 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O85 - Puerperal sepsis. 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 Puerperal sepsis.