O90.4
Non-billablePostpartum acute kidney failure
O90.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Postpartum acute kidney failure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O90.41 for billing.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHHealthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. This is called kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you need…
Read more about Kidney Failure at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •anuria and oliguria (R34)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code O90.4?
- O90.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Postpartum acute kidney failure". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Is O90.4 a billable code?
- No — O90.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O90.41) for billing.
- What is excluded from O90.4?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): anuria and oliguria (R34).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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