O87.0
Billable codeSuperficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
The ICD-10 code for superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium is O87.0.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Puerperal phlebitis NOS
- Puerperal thrombosis NOS
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code, if applicable, to identify the superficial vein thrombosis, such as thrombosis of superficial vessels of lower extremities (I80.0-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- O87.1Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium
- O87.2Hemorrhoids in the puerperium
- O87.3Cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperium
- O87.4Varicose veins of lower extremity in the puerperium
- O87.8Other venous complications in the puerperium
- O87.9Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified
- O87.0Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 67122Approximate match
- 67124Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
O87.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.