JB40
Infections in the puerperium
Infections in the puerperium
Child Codes (7)
JB40.0Puerperal sepsis
JB40.1Infection of obstetric surgical wound
JB40.2Other infection of genital tract following delivery
JB40.3Urinary tract infection following delivery
JB40.4Pyrexia of unknown origin following delivery
JB40.YOther specified infections in the puerperium
JB40.ZInfections in the puerperium, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for infections in the puerperium?
The ICD-11 code for infections in the puerperium is JB40. The full clinical description is "Infections in the puerperium".
What does ICD-11 code JB40 mean?
ICD-11 code JB40 represents “Infections in the puerperium”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Pregnancy, Childbirth or the Puerperium.
What chapter is JB40 in?
JB40 is in Chapter 18: Pregnancy, Childbirth or the Puerperium (codes JA00-JB6Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code JB40?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for JB40 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under JB40?
JB40 has 7 child codes, including: JB40.0 (Puerperal sepsis), JB40.1 (Infection of obstetric surgical wound), JB40.2 (Other infection of genital tract following delivery), JB40.3 (Urinary tract infection following delivery), and 3 more.
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