O88.83
BillableOther embolism in the puerperium
Other embolism in the puerperium
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.
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other embolism in the puerperium?
The ICD-10-CM code for other embolism in the puerperium is O88.83. The full clinical description is "Other embolism in the puerperium". O88.83 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code O88.83 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O88.83 represents “Other embolism in the puerperium”. 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 O88.83 a billable code?
Yes, O88.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is O88.83 in?
O88.83 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O88.83?
O88.83 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 O88.83?
Yes, when using O88.83, 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 O88.83?
O88.83 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2909465. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O88.83 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other embolism in the puerperium 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 O88.83?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for O88.83 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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