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Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 673.00
Obstetrical air embolism, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable
  • Short description: Ob air embolism-unspec.
  • ICD-9-CM 673.00 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 673.00 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 673.00.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 673.00: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 673.00 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM O88.019 Air embolism in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Approximate Synonyms
  • Air embolism postpartum
  • Postpartum (after childbirth) air embolism
  • Postpartum air embolism
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