ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for alcohol use puerperal
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › alcohol use”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding alcohol use puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for alcohol use puerperal is O99.315 (Alcohol use complicating the puerperium).
Within O99.31 (alcohol use complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium), O99.315 is specifically for alcohol use complicating the puerperium. Related codes cover pregnancy, unspecified trimester (O99.310), pregnancy, first trimester (O99.311), pregnancy, second trimester (O99.312), pregnancy, third trimester (O99.313) and childbirth (O99.314).
Use an additional code to identify specific condition.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about alcohol use puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol use puerperal?
- O99.315 — Alcohol use complicating the puerperium.
Is O99.315 billable?
- Yes. O99.315 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O99.315 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O99.315 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O99.315 a CC or MCC?
- No. O99.315 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.