ICD-10-CM O99.6: Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for O99.6

Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Coding Notes & Guidelines for O99.6

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • hemorrhoids in pregnancy (O22.4-)
  • liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O26.6-)
Inclusion Terms

Conditions in K00-K93

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code O99.6 (Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy)

ICD-10-CM code O99.6 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 O99.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about O99.6 - Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and 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 Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy related to childbirth and the puerperium.