O86.81

Billable

Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis

O86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O86.8
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Sitting still for a long time can make you more likely to get a DVT. Some medicines and disorders that…

Read more about Deep Vein Thrombosis 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 O86.81?
O86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O86.81 a billable code?
Yes — O86.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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