O88.1
Non-billableAmniotic fluid embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Anaphylactoid syndrome in pregnancy
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
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
UMLS
- Amniotic Fluid EmbolismC0013927
- Amniotic Fluid Embolism SyndromeC0013927
- Amniotic Fluid EmbolismsC0013927
- Amniotic fluid embolismC0013927
- Amniotic fluid embolism (disorder)C0013927
- Amniotic fluid embolusC0013927
- Amniotic fluid embolus (morphologic abnormality)C0013927
- Embolism, Amniotic FluidC0013927
- Embolisms, Amniotic FluidC0013927
- Embolus amniotic fluidC0013927
- amniotic embolism fluidC0013927
- amniotic fluid embolismC0013927
- amniotic fluid embolusC0013927
- Anaphylactoid syndrome in pregnancyC1868769
- Anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancyC1868769
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for amniotic fluid embolism?
The ICD-10-CM code for amniotic fluid embolism is O88.1. The full clinical description is "Amniotic fluid embolism". O88.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O88.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O88.1 represents “Amniotic fluid 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 O88.1 a billable code?
No, O88.1 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 O88.1.
What chapter is O88.1 in?
O88.1 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O88.1?
O88.1 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 O88.1?
O88.1 has 3 child codes, including: O88.11 (Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy), O88.12 (Amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth), O88.13 (Amniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium).
Are additional codes required with O88.1?
Yes, when using O88.1, 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 O88.1?
O88.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0013927, C1868769. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O88.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like amniotic fluid 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 O88.1?
O88.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB42.1 (Amniotic fluid embolism).
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