O86.09
BillableInfection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site
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 an obstetric procedure at a site not specifically classified elsewhere, such as perineal or other surgical areas.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when the surgical site doesn't fit into the more specific categories (organ/space, cervix, endometrium, etc.)
- •Document the exact location of the surgical wound infection for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└O86Other puerperal infections└O86.0Infection of obstetric surgical wound└O86.09Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site
└O86.09Infection of obstetric surgical wound, other surgical site