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.
Official description
O88Obstetric embolism
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where O88 sits
- 1
Chapter 15
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- 2
Section
Complications predominantly related to the puerperium (O85-O92)
- 3
Category O88
Obstetric embolism
- 4
Code O88
Obstetric embolism
Codes under O88
O88 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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.