ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for lactation
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Lactation, lactating (breast) (puerperal, postpartum)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding lactation
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for lactation; the code depends on the details below.
More specific lactation codes (official index)
- associated
- cracked nipple O92.13 — Cracked nipple associated with lactation
- retracted nipple O92.03 — Retracted nipple associated with lactation
- defective O92.4 — Hypogalactia
- disorder NEC O92.79 — Other disorders of lactation
- excessive O92.6 — Galactorrhea
- failed (complete) O92.3 — Agalactia
- partial O92.4 — Hypogalactia
- mastitis NEC
- mother (care and/or examination) Z39.1 — Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother
- nonpuerperal N64.3 — Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth
Common questions about lactation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for defective lactation?
- O92.4 — Hypogalactia.
What is the ICD-10 code for disorder nec lactation?
- O92.79 — Other disorders of lactation.
What is the ICD-10 code for excessive lactation?
- O92.6 — Galactorrhea.
What is the ICD-10 code for failed lactation?
- O92.3 — Agalactia.
What is the ICD-10 code for mother lactation?
- Z39.1 — Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother.
What is the ICD-10 code for nonpuerperal lactation?
- N64.3 — Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth.