O88.0
Non-billableObstetric air embolism
Obstetric air embolism
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetric air embolism?
The ICD-10-CM code for obstetric air embolism is O88.0. The full clinical description is "Obstetric air embolism". O88.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O88.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O88.0 represents “Obstetric air embolism”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O88.0 a billable code?
No, O88.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under O88.0.
What chapter is O88.0 in?
O88.0 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O88.0?
O88.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); embolism complicating abortion NOS (O03.2); embolism complicating ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.2); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under O88.0?
O88.0 has 3 child codes, including: O88.01 (Obstetric air embolism in pregnancy), O88.02 (Air embolism in childbirth), O88.03 (Air embolism in the puerperium).
Are additional codes required with O88.0?
Yes, when using O88.0, also report: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O88.0?
O88.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0157541. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O88.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like obstetric air embolism affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O88.0?
O88.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB42.0 (Obstetric air embolism).
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