O23 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Use additional:
  • code to identify organism (B95.-, B96.-)

Type 2 excludes for O23 ICD 10 code
  • gonococcal infections complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.2)
  • infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission NOS complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.3)
  • syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.1)
  • tuberculosis of genitourinary system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.0)
  • venereal disease NOS complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.3)

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Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to O23 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

O23 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about O23 ICD 10 code

During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous to you, your baby, or both. Some infections may lead to preterm birth and low birth weight babies. Others can cause serious illness, birth defects, and lifelong disabilities, such as hearing loss or learning problems.

Some of the infections that can be dangerous during pregnancy include:

  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • Group B strep (GBS)
  • Hepatitis
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Yeast infections
  • Zika virus

To try to prevent infections:

  • Don't eat raw or undercooked meat.
  • Don't share food or drinks with other people.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Don't empty cat litter. Cats can transmit toxoplasmosis.
  • Talk to your health care provider about vaccinations.
  • If you have sex during pregnancy, use a condom every time.

If you do get an infection during pregnancy, contact your health care provider about how best to protect you and your baby. Only some medicines are safe during pregnancy.

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