Question 1

Is O86 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O86 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code O86 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O86 represents Other puerperal infections. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code O86 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O86 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O86?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O86 is section:O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from O86?

Accepted Answer

Code O86 has Type 2 Excludes including: infection during labor (O75.3); obstetrical tetanus (A34). These conditions are not included in O86 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with O86?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O86, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

O862026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information