ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O86.0
Infection of obstetric surgical wound
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O86.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified (T81.4-)
- postprocedural fever NOS (R50.82)
- postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess (K68.11)
Use Additional Code
code to identify the sepsis
Inclusion Terms
- Infected cesarean delivery wound following delivery
- Infected perineal repair following delivery
Inclusion Terms
- Subcutaneous abscess following an obstetrical procedure
- Stitch abscess following an obstetrical procedure
Inclusion Terms
- Intramuscular abscess following an obstetrical procedure
- Sub-fascial abscess following an obstetrical procedure
Inclusion Terms
- Intraabdominal abscess following an obstetrical procedure
- Subphrenic abscess following an obstetrical procedure
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O86.0 (Infection of obstetric surgical wound)
ICD-10-CM code O86.0 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 O86.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O86.0 - Infection of obstetric surgical wound. 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 Infection of obstetric surgical wound.