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O86.03

✓ Billable

Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

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Also Known As

Intraabdominal abscess following an obstetrical procedureSubphrenic abscess following an obstetrical procedure

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

O86.0
  • • complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified (T81.4-)
  • • postprocedural fever NOS (R50.82)
  • • postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess (K68.11)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

O86
  • • infection during labor (O75.3)
  • • obstetrical tetanus (A34)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
O86
  • • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code O86.03 represents infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that O86.03 has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O86.03?

ICD-10-CM code O86.03 is "Infection of obstetric surgical wound, organ and space site". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).

Is O86.03 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, O86.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with O86.03?

O86.03 has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can O86.03 be coded with other codes?

O86.03 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in O86.0

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

O86.00Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecifiedO86.01Infection of obstetric surgical wound, superficial incisional siteO86.02Infection of obstetric surgical wound, deep incisional siteO86.04Sepsis following an obstetrical procedureO86.09Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site

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Code Information

CodeO86.03
BillableYes
ParentO86.0
CategoryPregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Excludes13 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)