O91.12
Billable codeAbscess of breast associated with the puerperium
The ICD-10 code for abscess of breast associated with the puerperium is O91.12.
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 mammary abscess
- Puerperal purulent mastitis
- Puerperal subareolar abscess
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- O91.11Abscess of breast associated with pregnancynon-billable header
- O91.13Abscess of breast associated with lactation
- O91.12Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 67512Approximate match
- 67514Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
O91.12 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.