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O86.81

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Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis

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

What This Code Means

A serious infection involving blood clots in veins after childbirth, combining infection and thrombosis in the postpartum period.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a combination diagnosis requiring documentation of both infection and thrombophlebitis
  • •Identify the specific vein affected if documented (superficial vs. deep) for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└O86Other puerperal infections└O86.8Other specified puerperal infections└O86.81Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis
└O86.81Puerperal septic thrombophlebitis

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