O85

Billable

Puerperal sepsis

O85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puerperal sepsis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
O00-O9A
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Includes

  • Postpartum sepsis
  • Puerperal peritonitis
  • Puerperal pyemia

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • fever of unknown origin following delivery (O86.4)
  • obstetric pyemic and septic embolism (O88.3-)
  • puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • genital tract infection following delivery (O86.1-)
  • sepsis during labor (O75.3)
  • urinary tract infection following delivery (O86.2-)

Use additional code

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
  • code (R65.2-) to identify severe sepsis, if applicable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O85?
O85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Puerperal sepsis". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O85 a billable code?
Yes — O85 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from O85?
Excludes1 (not coded here): fever of unknown origin following delivery (O86.4); obstetric pyemic and septic embolism (O88.3-); puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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