Infct of obstetric surgical wound, superfic incisional site

This code signifies a superficial infection occurring at the surgical incision site following an obstetric procedure, such as a Cesarean section or episiotomy. It indicates an infection limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, not extending to deeper structures.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an infection confined to the superficial layers of an obstetric surgical wound. This includes cellulitis, abscess, or purulent discharge at the incision site, clearly linked to a recent delivery or postpartum surgical intervention. Ensure the physician explicitly states the infection is superficial.

• Differentiate from deep incisional or organ/space infections, which require different codes.
• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric condition or encounter code.
• Look for documentation of "superficial," "skin and subcutaneous," or "incision site infection" without mention of fascial involvement.