ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for pyemia puerperal
Puerperal sepsis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › pyemia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding pyemia puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for pyemia puerperal is O85 (Puerperal sepsis).
Don't report O85 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: fever of unknown origin following delivery (O86.4), obstetric pyemic and septic embolism (O88.3-) and puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of O85, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: genital tract infection following delivery (O86.1-), sepsis during labor (O75.3) and urinary tract infection following delivery (O86.2-).
Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Use an additional code (R65.2-) to identify severe sepsis, if applicable.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for O85)
Common questions about pyemia puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for pyemia puerperal?
- O85 — Puerperal sepsis.
Is O85 billable?
- Yes. O85 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O85 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O85 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O85 a CC or MCC?
- O85 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.