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O88.03

Billable

Air embolism in the puerperium

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 after childbirth, potentially blocking blood flow.

Coding Tips

  • •Puerperium is the postpartum period (typically up to 6 weeks after delivery)
  • •May occur after delivery procedures or complications; review postpartum clinical course

Code Hierarchy

└O88Obstetric embolism└O88.0Obstetric air embolism└O88.03Air embolism in the puerperium
└O88.03Air embolism in the puerperium

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