O90.8
Non-billableOth complications of the puerperium, NEC
Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(8)
O90.0Disruption of cesarean delivery wound
O90.1Disruption of perineal obstetric wound
O90.2Hematoma of obstetric wound
O90.3Peripartum cardiomyopathy
O90.4Postpartum acute kidney failure
O90.5Postpartum thyroiditis
O90.6Postpartum mood disturbance
O90.9Complication of the puerperium, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth complications of the puerperium, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth complications of the puerperium, nec is O90.8. The full clinical description is "Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified". O90.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O90.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O90.8 represents “Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O90.8 a billable code?
No, O90.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under O90.8.
What chapter is O90.8 in?
O90.8 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O90.8?
O90.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O90.8?
O90.8 has 2 child codes, including: O90.81 (Anemia of the puerperium), O90.89 (Oth complications of the puerperium, NEC).
Are additional codes required with O90.8?
Yes, when using O90.8, also report: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O90.8?
O90.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495300. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O90.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth complications of the puerperium, nec affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O90.8?
O90.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB44.Z (Complications of the puerperium, unspecified).
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