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O88.82

Billable

Other embolism in childbirth

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

What This Code Means

A blood clot (embolism) of a type other than septic/pyemic that occurs during the actual labor and delivery process.

Coding Tips

  • •This code applies specifically to events during active labor and delivery
  • •Document the type of embolism and any associated delivery complications or procedures

Code Hierarchy

└O88Obstetric embolism└O88.8Other obstetric embolism└O88.82Other embolism in childbirth
└O88.82Other embolism in childbirth

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