ICD-10 Specific code O88.2: Obstetric blood-clot embolism
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Obstetric blood-clot embolism |
French
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Embolie obstétricale (par caillot sanguin) |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XV | Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium | |
| 2 | O85-O92 | Complications predominantly related to the puerperium | |
| 3 | O88 | Obstetric embolism | |
| 4 | O88.2 | Obstetric blood-clot embolism |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
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Lepirudin is a recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells. Lepirudin is a highly specific direct inhibitor of thrombin. Its mode of action is independent of antithrombin III. |