ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O87.0
Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O87.0
code, if applicable, to identify the superficial vein thrombosis, such as thrombosis of superficial vessels of lower extremities (I80.0-)
- Puerperal phlebitis NOS
- Puerperal thrombosis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O87.0 (Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium)
ICD-10-CM code O87.0 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 O87.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O87.0 - Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium. 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 Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium.