O08.8 — Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
Is O08.8 billable?
No — O08.8 is a non-billable header code. O08.8 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath O08.8.
O08.8 at a glance
| Code | O08.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from Chapter 15
The conditions below can never be reported together with O08.8 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from O00-O08
The conditions below can never be reported together with O08.8 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 15
Report an additional code alongside O08.8 to fully describe the condition. O08.8 is sequenced first.
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 15
The conditions below are not part of O08.8, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, O08.8 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under O08.8? (4)
How long has O08.8 existed?
O08.8 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.
What other codes are in the O08 family? (9)
- O08.0Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.1Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.2Embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.3Shock following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.4Renal failure following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.5Metabolic disorders following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.6Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.7Other venous complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.9Unspecified complication following an ectopic and molar pregnancy