2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O88Obstetric embolism

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O85-O92›O88

ICD-10-CM O88
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O88 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for obstetric embolism, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O88.011, O88.012, O88.013, and O88.019.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O88
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Obstetric embolism
Chapter
O85-O92
Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO85-O92Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
CategoryO88Obstetric embolism
This CodeO88Obstetric embolism

Specific Coding for Obstetric embolismOverview

Non-specific codes like O88 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O88.0 for Obstetric air embolism

  • O88.01 for Obstetric air embolism in pregnancy

  • Use O88.02 for Air embolism in childbirth

  • Use O88.03 for Air embolism in the puerperium

  • O88.1 for Amniotic fluid embolism

  • O88.11 for Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy

  • Use O88.12 for Amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth

  • Use O88.13 for Amniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium

  • O88.2 for Obstetric thromboembolism

  • O88.21 for Thromboembolism in pregnancy

  • Use O88.22 for Thromboembolism in childbirth

  • Use O88.23 for Thromboembolism in the puerperium

  • O88.3 for Obstetric pyemic and septic embolism

  • O88.31 for Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy

  • Use O88.32 for Pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth

  • Use O88.33 for Pyemic and septic embolism in the puerperium

  • O88.8 for Other obstetric embolism

  • O88.81 for Other embolism in pregnancy

  • Use O88.82 for Other embolism in childbirth

  • Use O88.83 for Other embolism in the puerperium

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • 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

Patient EducationClinical

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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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About O88Overview

Is O88 (Obstetric embolism) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for obstetric embolism, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for obstetric embolism need a more specific code from this category, such as O88.011, O88.012, and O88.013.