ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for septic thrombophlebitis puerperal
Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Puerperal, puerperium (complicated by, complications) › septic thrombophlebitis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding septic thrombophlebitis puerperal
The ICD-10-CM code for septic thrombophlebitis puerperal is O86.81 (Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis).
Within O86.8 (other specified puerperal infections), O86.81 is specifically for puerperal septic thrombophlebitis. Related codes cover other specified puerperal infections (O86.89).
Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
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 septic thrombophlebitis puerperal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for septic thrombophlebitis puerperal?
- O86.81 — Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis.
Is O86.81 billable?
- Yes. O86.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O86.81 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O86.81 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O86.81 a CC or MCC?
- O86.81 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.