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    ICD-10-CM Code For Obstetric Embolism: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O88 includes embolic complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium such as amniotic fluid embolism and other specified embolisms that occur in the obstetric setting. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute maternal cardiopulmonary or circulatory compromise due to embolic events, capturing severity, organ system involvement, and any associated obstetric complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O88 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM O88: Obstetric Embolism Overview

    The ICD-10-CM O88 group represents embolic complications that arise in relation to pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, including amniotic fluid embolism and other embolic events. These conditions affect the cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems and can produce sudden, severe maternal compromise. Accurate coding captures the specific embolic diagnosis and clinical severity, which is important for complete clinical documentation and correct reimbursement.

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    Use a code from this group when an embolic event is identified as temporally related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium and documented by the treating clinician. Select the code that specifies the type of embolism and any complicating features or outcomes as documented in the medical record.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    30 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    O88.011Air embolism in pregnancy, first trimester
    O88.012Air embolism in pregnancy, second trimester
    O88.013Air embolism in pregnancy, third trimester
    O88.019Air embolism in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O88.02Air embolism in childbirth
    O88.03Air embolism in the puerperium
    O88.111Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, first trimester
    O88.112Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, second trimester
    O88.113Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, third trimester
    O88.119Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O88.12Amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth
    O88.13Amniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium
    O88.211Thromboembolism in pregnancy, first trimester
    O88.212Thromboembolism in pregnancy, second trimester
    O88.213Thromboembolism in pregnancy, third trimester
    O88.219Thromboembolism in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O88.22Thromboembolism in childbirth
    O88.23Thromboembolism in the puerperium
    O88.311Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy, first trimester
    O88.312Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy, second trimester

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    DRG Codes

    9 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    769Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures
    776Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures
    817Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with MCC
    818Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with CC
    819Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
    831Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with MCC
    832Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with CC
    833Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
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    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A postpartum woman within 24 hours of a cesarean delivery presents to the emergency department with sudden onset dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, and hypoxemia; imaging confirms a pulmonary embolism originating in the postpartum period related to recent obstetric care, and the condition is managed as an acute, immediate complication of the puerperium. Typical codes: O88.011, O88.012
    • A patient two weeks after uncomplicated vaginal delivery develops fever, shortness of breath, and signs of septic emboli with bacteremia; she is admitted for sepsis workup and treatment and the embolic event is documented as occurring in the puerperium secondary to an infectious source. Typical codes: O88.111, O88.112, O88.119
    • A woman in the postpartum outpatient clinic months after delivery reports intermittent leg swelling and a history of deep vein thrombosis diagnosed during the puerperium; she is seen for follow-up and anticoagulation management for a postpartum embolic complication that persists beyond the immediate peripartum hospitalization. Typical codes: O88.21, O88.22

    Related Codes

    O85-PUERPERAL-SEPSIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Puerperal Sepsis: Group Overview

    O86-OTHER-PUERPERAL-INFECTIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Puerperal Infections: Group Overview

    O87-VENOUS-COMPLICATIONS-AND-HEMORRHOIDS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Venous Complications And Hemorrhoids In The Puerperium: Group Overview

    O89-COMPLICATIONS-OF-ANESTHESIA-DURING-THE-PUERPERIUM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of Anesthesia During The Puerperium: Group Overview

    O90-COMPLICATIONS-OF-THE-PUERPERIUM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of The Puerperium, Not Elsewhere Classified: Group Overview

    O91-INFECTIONS-OF-BREAST-ASSOCIATED-WITH-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy The Puerperium And Lactation: Group Overview

    O92-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-BREAST

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Breast And Disorders Of Lactation Associated With Pregnancy And The Puerperium: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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