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O88Not billable, use a more specific code below

Obstetric embolism

In Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92), chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium

30 billable codes under O88: 25 are an MCC, 1 is a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • embolism complicating abortion NOS (O03.2)
  • embolism complicating ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.2)
  • embolism complicating failed attempted abortion (O07.2)
  • embolism complicating induced abortion (O04.7)
  • embolism complicating spontaneous abortion (O03.2, O03.7)

Also applies, from Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92)

These notes sit on O85-O92 and apply to every code under it, including O88.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Coding of obstetric cases with O00-O9A codes: sequencing priority, trimester and fetus characters, principal diagnosis selection, delivery outcome, and pregnancy-related complications.

Read Section I.C.15 (page 63), 11 more topics

All codes under O88

O88 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

O88 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under O88 group to these 8 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to O88

Notes on these codes point to O88.

  • I26 Excludes2: pulmonary embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-)
  • I74 Code First: embolism and thrombosis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-)
  • O22 Excludes2: obstetric pulmonary embolism (O88.-)
  • O87 Excludes2: obstetric embolism (O88.-)
  • O99.4 Excludes2: obstetric embolism (O88.-)
  • T81.7 Excludes1: embolism complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O88.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Childbirth Problems

Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:

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Health Problems in Pregnancy

A health problem in pregnancy is any disease or condition that could affect your health or the health of your fetus. Some health problems may make it more likely that you will have a high-risk pregnancy. A high-risk pregnancy is one in which you, your fetus, or both are at higher risk for health problems than in a typical pregnancy.

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Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.