O88.32
BillablePyemic and septic embolism in childbirth
Pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth
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.
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
- Obstetric pyaemic and septic pulmonary embolism267284008
- Obstetric pyemic and septic pulmonary embolism267284008
- Septic embolus of lung441557008
- Septic pulmonary embolism441557008
- Septic arterial embolism442105001
- Septic embolus of artery442105001
- Pyaemic and septic embolism in childbirth10760081000119108
- Pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth10760081000119108
- Pyaemic and septic embolism in pregnancy10760131000119108
- Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy10760131000119108
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Septic pulmonary embolism
- Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy
- Pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth (disorder)
- Pyaemic and septic embolism in pregnancy
- Obstetric pyaemic and septic pulmonary embolism
- Septic embolus of artery
- Septic arterial embolism
- Pyaemic and septic embolism in childbirth
- Obstetric pyemic and septic pulmonary embolism
- Septic embolus of lung
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth?
The ICD-10-CM code for pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth is O88.32. The full clinical description is "Pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth". O88.32 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code O88.32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O88.32 represents “Pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is O88.32 a billable code?
Yes, O88.32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is O88.32 in?
O88.32 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O88.32?
O88.32 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.
Are additional codes required with O88.32?
Yes, when using O88.32, also report: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What SNOMED CT codes does O88.32 map to?
O88.32 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 267284008, 10760081000119108, 10760131000119108, 442105001, 441557008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for O88.32?
O88.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2909458. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O88.32 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pyemic and septic embolism in childbirth 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 O88.32?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for O88.32 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.