O88.12 – Amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O88.12

Code: O88.12 (claims format: O8812)
Description: Amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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

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 O88.12

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

Embolism, obstetric, childbirth, amniotic fluid

Related codes in O88.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O88.12?

O88.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth, in the block O85-O92 (Complications predominantly related to the puerperium).

Is O88.12 a billable code?

Yes. O88.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O88.12 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.