O99.825
BillableStreptococcus B carrier state 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 is a Streptococcus B carrier is in the postpartum recovery period after giving birth. Monitoring may continue to ensure no infection develops in the mother or newborn.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for the postpartum period only; do not use for antepartum or delivery episodes
- •Document any postpartum complications related to streptococcal infection if present
Code Hierarchy
└O99Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.8Other specified diseases and conditions complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.82Streptococcus B carrier state complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.825Streptococcus B carrier state complicating the puerperium
└O99.825Streptococcus B carrier state complicating the puerperium