U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

O88 ICD-10-CM Code: Obstetric embolism

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

O88

Obstetric embolism

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where O88 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 15

    Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

  2. 2

    Section

    Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92)

  3. 3

    Category O88

    Obstetric embolism

  4. 4

    Code O88

    Obstetric embolism

More specific choices

Codes under O88

O88 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for O88.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for O88.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for O88.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this 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)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for O88.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code O88 mean?

O88 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Obstetric embolism.”

Is O88 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. O88 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is O88 located in ICD-10-CM?

O88 is listed in Chapter 15, Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A), within Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92) (O85–O92), under category O88, Obstetric embolism.

What coding notes are listed for O88?

No inclusion terms are listed for O88 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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