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O86.00

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Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An infection of a surgical wound from obstetric procedures (such as cesarean section or episiotomy repair) where the specific depth or location of the infection is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to determine if infection is superficial or deep for more precise coding
  • •Document the type of obstetric surgery performed and signs of infection (redness, drainage, fever)

Code Hierarchy

└O86Other puerperal infections└O86.0Infection of obstetric surgical wound└O86.00Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecified
└O86.00Infection of obstetric surgical wound, unspecified

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