O86.8

Non-billable

Other 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O86
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

How 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…

Read more about Infections and Pregnancy at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O86.8?
O86.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified puerperal infections". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O86.8 a billable code?
No — O86.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O86.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O86.8?
O86.8 has 2 more specific child codes, including O86.81, O86.89.

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

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