ICD-10-CM Code For Venous Complications And Hemorrhoids In The Puerperium: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O87 includes venous complications and hemorrhoids occurring during the puerperium, such as postpartum phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, and hemorrhoidal disease related to recent childbirth. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document postpartum vascular and anorectal conditions, capturing clinical complexity and the specific postpartum timing of the disorder. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O87 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM O87: Venous Complications And Hemorrhoids In The Puerperium Overview

This group represents postpartum venous complications and hemorrhoidal conditions occurring during the puerperium, affecting the venous and anorectal vasculature after delivery. It targets complications such as postpartum phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, and hemorrhoids related to the puerperium. Accurate coding is important for complete clinical documentation and supports appropriate reimbursement for postpartum care.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when documenting venous complications or hemorrhoids that are temporally related to the puerperium following delivery. Assign codes when clinical documentation specifies postpartum timing and the specific venous or anorectal condition present.

ICD-10-CM Codes

7 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
O87.0	Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
O87.1	Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium
O87.2	Hemorrhoids in the puerperium
O87.3	Cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperium
O87.4	Varicose veins of lower extremity in the puerperium
O87.8	Other venous complications in the puerperium
O87.9	Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
769	Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures
776	Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postpartum patient presents to the emergency department within 10 days of a cesarean delivery with sudden onset unilateral calf swelling, pain, warmth, and a low-grade fever; Doppler ultrasound confirms an acute deep vein thrombosis thought to be related to the recent delivery and immobilization, prompting initiation of anticoagulation and inpatient management. A puerperal venous thrombosis diagnosis from this group is assigned because the thrombotic event is temporally and causally associated with the puerperium. Typical codes: O87.1, O87.2
A patient 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery reports progressive bilateral leg heaviness and chronic aching after multiple pregnancies; examination shows persistent varicose veins and stasis changes that began in the postpartum period and have not resolved with conservative measures, leading to referral for vascular evaluation. A chronic puerperal venous insufficiency or varicosity diagnosis from this group is assigned when venous disease originates in or is exacerbated by the puerperium and is an ongoing problem. Typical codes: O87.3, O87.4
A woman admitted for management of septic pelvic thrombophlebitis in the early postpartum period after retained products required uterine curettage, presenting with fever unresponsive to antibiotics and pelvic tenderness; imaging demonstrates pelvic vein thrombosis with infectious features requiring combined antimicrobial and anticoagulant therapy. A puerperal thrombophlebitis/venous complication code from this group is assigned because the thrombotic and infectious complication arose as a puerperal event. Typical codes: O87.0, O87.8

Related Codes

O85-PUERPERAL-SEPSIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Puerperal Sepsis: Group Overview

O86-OTHER-PUERPERAL-INFECTIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Puerperal Infections: Group Overview

O88-OBSTETRIC-EMBOLISM

ICD-10-CM Code For Obstetric Embolism: Group Overview

O89-COMPLICATIONS-OF-ANESTHESIA-DURING-THE-PUERPERIUM

ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of Anesthesia During The Puerperium: Group Overview

O90-COMPLICATIONS-OF-THE-PUERPERIUM

ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of The Puerperium, Not Elsewhere Classified: Group Overview

O91-INFECTIONS-OF-BREAST-ASSOCIATED-WITH-PREGNANCY

ICD-10-CM Code For Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy The Puerperium And Lactation: Group Overview

O92-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-BREAST

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Breast And Disorders Of Lactation Associated With Pregnancy And The Puerperium: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

7 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
O87.0	Superficial thrombophlebitis in the puerperium
O87.1	Deep phlebothrombosis in the puerperium
O87.2	Hemorrhoids in the puerperium
O87.3	Cerebral venous thrombosis in the puerperium
O87.4	Varicose veins of lower extremity in the puerperium
O87.8	Other venous complications in the puerperium
O87.9	Venous complication in the puerperium, unspecified

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
769	Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures
776	Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A postpartum patient presents to the emergency department within 10 days of a cesarean delivery with sudden onset unilateral calf swelling, pain, warmth, and a low-grade fever; Doppler ultrasound confirms an acute deep vein thrombosis thought to be related to the recent delivery and immobilization, prompting initiation of anticoagulation and inpatient management. A puerperal venous thrombosis diagnosis from this group is assigned because the thrombotic event is temporally and causally associated with the puerperium. Typical codes: O87.1, O87.2
A patient 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery reports progressive bilateral leg heaviness and chronic aching after multiple pregnancies; examination shows persistent varicose veins and stasis changes that began in the postpartum period and have not resolved with conservative measures, leading to referral for vascular evaluation. A chronic puerperal venous insufficiency or varicosity diagnosis from this group is assigned when venous disease originates in or is exacerbated by the puerperium and is an ongoing problem. Typical codes: O87.3, O87.4
A woman admitted for management of septic pelvic thrombophlebitis in the early postpartum period after retained products required uterine curettage, presenting with fever unresponsive to antibiotics and pelvic tenderness; imaging demonstrates pelvic vein thrombosis with infectious features requiring combined antimicrobial and anticoagulant therapy. A puerperal thrombophlebitis/venous complication code from this group is assigned because the thrombotic and infectious complication arose as a puerperal event. Typical codes: O87.0, O87.8

Related Codes

O85-PUERPERAL-SEPSIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Puerperal Sepsis: Group Overview

O86-OTHER-PUERPERAL-INFECTIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Puerperal Infections: Group Overview

O88-OBSTETRIC-EMBOLISM

ICD-10-CM Code For Obstetric Embolism: Group Overview

O89-COMPLICATIONS-OF-ANESTHESIA-DURING-THE-PUERPERIUM

ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of Anesthesia During The Puerperium: Group Overview

O90-COMPLICATIONS-OF-THE-PUERPERIUM

ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of The Puerperium, Not Elsewhere Classified: Group Overview

O91-INFECTIONS-OF-BREAST-ASSOCIATED-WITH-PREGNANCY

ICD-10-CM Code For Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy The Puerperium And Lactation: Group Overview

O92-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-BREAST

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Breast And Disorders Of Lactation Associated With Pregnancy And The Puerperium: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which conditions are included in ICD-10-CM code group O87?

What specific ICD-10-CM codes are listed in the O87 group?

Why is accurate coding within the O87 group important for claims?

Which DRGs are related to postpartum venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium?

Can the O87 codes capture the timing of the disorder after delivery?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which conditions are included in ICD-10-CM code group O87?

What specific ICD-10-CM codes are listed in the O87 group?

Why is accurate coding within the O87 group important for claims?

Which DRGs are related to postpartum venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium?

Can the O87 codes capture the timing of the disorder after delivery?

References