O88.23
Billable codeThromboembolism in the puerperium
The ICD-10 code for thromboembolism in the puerperium is O88.23.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Puerperal (pulmonary) embolism NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- O88.21Thromboembolism in pregnancynon-billable header
- O88.22Thromboembolism in childbirth
- O88.23Thromboembolism in the puerperium
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 67322Approximate match
- 67324Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
O88.23 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.