F53 vs O86
F53 (Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified) compared with O86 (Other puerperal infections), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. O86 carries an Excludes2 note covering F53: “mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F53Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified | O86Other puerperal infections | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | O00-O9A — Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) |
| Definition | Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F53). | Other puerperal infections is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (O86). |
| Use additional code | — | code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources