ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for drug use puerperal
Drug use complicating the puerperium
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › drug use”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding drug use puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for drug use puerperal is O99.325 (Drug use complicating the puerperium).
Within O99.32 (drug use complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium), O99.325 is specifically for drug use complicating the puerperium. Related codes cover pregnancy, unspecified trimester (O99.320), pregnancy, first trimester (O99.321), pregnancy, second trimester (O99.322), pregnancy, third trimester (O99.323) and childbirth (O99.324).
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As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about drug use puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for drug use puerperal?
- O99.325 — Drug use complicating the puerperium.
Is O99.325 billable?
- Yes. O99.325 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O99.325 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O99.325 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O99.325 a CC or MCC?
- O99.325 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.