U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

O87 ICD-10-CM Code: Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

O87

Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where O87 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 15

    Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

  2. 2

    Section

    Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92)

  3. 3

    Category O87

    Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium

  4. 4

    Code O87

    Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium

More specific choices

Codes under O87

O87 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for O87.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for O87.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for O87.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for O87.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • obstetric embolism (O88.-)
  • puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81)
  • venous complications in pregnancy (O22.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code O87 mean?

O87 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium.”

Is O87 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. O87 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is O87 located in ICD-10-CM?

O87 is listed in Chapter 15, Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A), within Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92) (O85–O92), under category O87, Venous complications and hemorrhoids in the puerperium.

What coding notes are listed for O87?

No inclusion terms are listed for O87 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: obstetric embolism (O88.-); puerperal septic thrombophlebitis (O86.81); venous complications in pregnancy (O22.-).

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