ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for phlebitis puerperal
Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › phlebitis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding phlebitis puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for phlebitis puerperal is O87.0 (Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on O87.0.
Within O87 (venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium), O87.0 is specifically for superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium. Related codes cover deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium (O87.1), hemorrhoids in the puerperium (O87.2), cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperium (O87.3), varicose veins of lower extremity in the puerperium (O87.4), other venous complications in the puerperium (O87.8) and venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified (O87.9).
Use an additional code, if applicable, to identify the superficial vein thrombosis, such as thrombosis of superficial vessels of lower extremities (I80.0-).
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.
More specific phlebitis puerperal codes (official index)
Common questions about phlebitis puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for phlebitis puerperal?
- O87.0 — Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O87.1, O87.1, O87.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for deep phlebitis puerperal?
- O87.1 — Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium.
What is the ICD-10 code for pelvic phlebitis puerperal?
- O87.1 — Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial phlebitis puerperal?
- O87.0 — Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium.
Is O87.0 billable?
- Yes. O87.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O87.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O87.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O87.0 a CC or MCC?
- O87.0 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.