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amniotic fluid embolism

Medical Definition

Blocking of maternal circulation by amniotic fluid that is forced into uterine veins by strong uterine contraction near the end of pregnancy. it is characterized by the sudden onset of severe respiratory distress and hypotension that can lead to maternal death.

Wikipedia Summary

An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening childbirth (obstetric) emergency in which amniotic fluid enters the blood stream of the mother, triggering a serious reaction which results in cardiorespiratory (heart and lung) collapse and massive bleeding (coagulopathy). The rate at which it occurs is 1 instance per 20,000 births and it comprises 10% of all maternal deaths..
Related Codes (8)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
O88.1Amniotic fluid embolism
O88.11Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy
O88.111Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, first trimester
O88.112Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, second trimester
O88.113Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, third trimester
O88.119Amniotic fluid embolism in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
O88.12Amniotic fluid embolism in childbirth
O88.13Amniotic fluid embolism in the puerperium

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