O99.335
BillableSmoking (tobacco) complicating the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A woman who smokes tobacco after delivery, during the postpartum recovery period (puerperium), which can affect healing and breastfeeding.
Coding Tips
- •The puerperium typically refers to the 6-week period after delivery; confirm timing in documentation
- •Consider documenting impact on breastfeeding or postpartum recovery if applicable
Code Hierarchy
└O99Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.3Mental disorders and diseases of the nervous system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.33Tobacco use disorder complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium└O99.335Smoking (tobacco) complicating the puerperium
└O99.335Smoking (tobacco) complicating the puerperium