O99.6

Non-billable

Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

O99.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O99.61 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion. Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help…

Read more about Digestive Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

Excludes2 — not included here

  • hemorrhoids in pregnancy (O22.4-)
  • liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O26.6-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O99.6?
O99.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Diseases of the digestive system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O99.6 a billable code?
No — O99.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O99.61) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O99.6?
O99.6 has 3 more specific child codes, including O99.61, O99.62, O99.63.

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

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