ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O91.12
Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O91.12
Inclusion Terms
- Puerperal mammary abscess
- Puerperal purulent mastitis
- Puerperal subareolar abscess
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O91.12 (Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium)
ICD-10-CM code O91.12 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 O91.12 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O91.12 - Abscess of breast associated with 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 Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium.