Oth maternal infec/parastc diseases comp the puerperium

This code signifies a maternal infectious or parasitic disease, not specifically classified elsewhere, that arises or persists during the puerperium (the period immediately following childbirth). This includes conditions like postpartum sepsis due to an unspecified infection, or a parasitic infection that complicates the recovery period after delivery.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a maternal infectious or parasitic disease, not covered by more specific O98 subcategories, that is complicating the postpartum period. The physician's notes should specify the infection or parasitic condition and its impact on the mother's recovery after childbirth.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific infectious or parasitic disease, if known.
• Do not use this code if a more specific O98 subcategory exists for the documented condition (e.g., O98.0- for tuberculosis, O98.1- for syphilis).
• Ensure documentation specifies the infection is complicating the puerperium; otherwise, a non-obstetric infection code may be more appropriate.