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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for major infection

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) › major”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding major infection

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for major infection; the code depends on the details below.

More specific major infection codes (official index)

  • following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.0 — Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
  • puerperal, postpartum, childbirth O85 — Puerperal sepsis