O86.8
Non-billableOther specified puerperal infections
O86.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified puerperal infections. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O86.81 for billing.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHHow can infections affect your pregnancy? During pregnancy , some common infections such as the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. Some infections, such as the flu , can be more severe when you're pregnant. But other infections can be harmful to you, your fetus, or both. Certain infections during pregnancy may lead to or cause complications or health problems for your fetus, such…
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