Infection of bladder following delivery

This code signifies a urinary tract infection specifically affecting the bladder (cystitis) that develops as a complication after childbirth. It indicates a postpartum infection localized to the lower urinary tract, distinct from infections of the kidney or other genitourinary organs.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of cystitis or bladder infection occurring during the puerperium. This typically includes patients presenting with dysuria, frequency, urgency, and positive urine cultures for bacterial growth, with the onset attributed to the recent delivery.

• Ensure documentation specifies the infection is of the bladder and occurred postpartum.
• Do not use for general postpartum urinary tract infections without specific bladder involvement.
• Sequence this code after the primary obstetric code if the delivery is still within the postpartum period.