O88.13
✓ BillableAmniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • 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)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code O88.13 represents amniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that O88.13 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O88.13?
ICD-10-CM code O88.13 is "Amniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).
Is O88.13 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, O88.13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with O88.13?
O88.13 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in O88.1
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)