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
Short Description
Obstetric embolism
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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

What is the ICD-10 code for obstetric embolism?

O88 is the ICD-10-CM category for obstetric embolism, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.