O87.1

O87.1

Billable

Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

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

What This Code Means

Blood clots forming in deep veins, typically in the legs, during the postpartum period after childbirth, which is a serious condition.

Coding Tips

•Document which leg or extremity is affected and whether it is unilateral or bilateral
•This condition requires anticoagulation therapy; ensure documentation supports the diagnosis with imaging or clinical findings

Use Additional Code

code to identify the deep vein thrombosis (I82.4-, I82.5-, I82.62-, I82.72-)
code, if applicable, for associated long-term (current) use of anticoagulants (Z79.01)

Code Hierarchy

└O87Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium └O87.1Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium

└O87.1Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium