ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for malnutrition puerperal
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › malnutrition”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding malnutrition puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for malnutrition puerperal is O25.3 (Malnutrition in the puerperium).
Within O25 (malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium), O25.3 is specifically for malnutrition in the puerperium. Related codes cover pregnancy (O25.1) and childbirth (O25.2).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 769 (Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures, relative weight 1.6673) and DRG 776 (Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures, relative weight 0.6721), in MDC 14 (Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about malnutrition puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for malnutrition puerperal?
- O25.3 — Malnutrition in the puerperium.
Is O25.3 billable?
- Yes. O25.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O25.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O25.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O25.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. O25.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.