O88.31
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ 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)
Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code O88.31 represents pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under O88.31. Coders should note that O88.31 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O88.31?
ICD-10-CM code O88.31 is "Pyemic and septic embolism in pregnancy". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).
Is O88.31 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, O88.31 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with O88.31?
O88.31 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in O88.3
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)