ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for gonorrhea puerperal
Gonorrhea complicating the puerperium
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › gonorrhea”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding gonorrhea puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for gonorrhea puerperal is O98.23 (Gonorrhea complicating the puerperium).
Within O98.2 (gonorrhea complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium), O98.23 is specifically for gonorrhea complicating the puerperium. Related codes cover pregnancy (O98.21) and childbirth (O98.22).
Use an additional code (Chapter 1), to identify specific infectious or parasitic disease.
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 gonorrhea puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for gonorrhea puerperal?
- O98.23 — Gonorrhea complicating the puerperium.
Is O98.23 billable?
- Yes. O98.23 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O98.23 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O98.23 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O98.23 a CC or MCC?
- O98.23 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.