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O88.02

Billable

Air embolism in childbirth

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A dangerous condition where an air bubble enters the bloodstream during labor or delivery, potentially blocking blood flow.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from pregnancy-related air embolism codes; this occurs during active labor/delivery
  • •Often associated with cesarean delivery or other delivery-related procedures

Code Hierarchy

└O88Obstetric embolism└O88.0Obstetric air embolism└O88.02Air embolism in childbirth
└O88.02Air embolism in childbirth

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