ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 659.23
Diagnosis Code: 659.23 (Raw: 65923)
Description: Maternal pyrexia during labor, unspecified, antepartum condition or complication
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 659.23 is designated for Maternal pyrexia during labor, unspecified, antepartum condition or complication. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.