O99.53
BillableDiseases of the respiratory system complicating the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A lung or breathing condition that develops or worsens after delivery, during the recovery period following childbirth.
Coding Tips
- •Use for respiratory conditions in the postpartum period only; ensure documentation specifies puerperium timing
- •Include the specific respiratory diagnosis code to identify the type of lung or breathing condition
Code Hierarchy
└O99Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.5Diseases of the respiratory system complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.53Diseases of the respiratory system complicating the puerperium
└O99.53Diseases of the respiratory system complicating the puerperium