O88.11 – Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code O88.11

Code: O88.11 (claims format: O8811)
Description: Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block: O85-O92 Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
Parent codes: O88 › O88.1

Billable codes under O88.11

O88.11 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O88 – Obstetric embolism

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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)

O88.1 – Amniotic fluid embolism

Applicable to:

Anaphylactoid syndrome in pregnancy

Block O85-O92

Excludes2 (not included here):

mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
obstetrical tetanus (A34)
puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Index terms for O88.11

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Embolism, obstetric, pregnancy, amniotic fluid

Related codes in O88.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O88.11?

O88.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O88.11 a billable code?

No. O88.11 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does O88.11 belong to?

It belongs to category O88 – Obstetric embolism.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.