O03.87
BillableSepsis following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion
O03.87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sepsis following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •septic or septicopyemic embolism following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion (O03.7)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code O03.87?
- O03.87 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sepsis following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Is O03.87 a billable code?
- Yes — O03.87 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from O03.87?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): septic or septicopyemic embolism following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion (O03.7).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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