O88

Non-billable

Obstetric embolism

O88 is the ICD-10-CM code for Obstetric embolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O88.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O88?
O88 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Obstetric embolism". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O88 a billable code?
No — O88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O88.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O88?
O88 has 5 more specific child codes, including O88.0, O88.1, O88.2.
What is excluded from O88?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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