O85 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Puerperal sepsis for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Use additional:
  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
  • code (R65.2-) to identify severe sepsis, if applicable

Type 1 excludes for O85 ICD 10 code
  • fever of unknown origin following delivery (O86.4)
  • genital tract infection following delivery (O86.1-)
  • obstetric pyemic and septic embolism (O88.3-)
  • puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81)
  • urinary tract infection following delivery (O86.2-)

Type 2 excludes for O85 ICD 10 code
  • sepsis during labor (O75.3)

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to O85 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

O85 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about O85 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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