ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for white leg puerperal
Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › white leg”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding white leg puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for white leg puerperal is O87.1 (Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium).
Within O87 (venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium), O87.1 is specifically for deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium. Related codes cover superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium (O87.0), 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 to identify the deep vein thrombosis (I82.4-, I82.5-, I82.62-, I82.72-). Use an additional code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about white leg puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for white leg puerperal?
- O87.1 — Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium.
Is O87.1 billable?
- Yes. O87.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O87.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O87.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O87.1 a CC or MCC?
- O87.1 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.