Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76) ICD-10-CM
The L76 code range covers intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue with 18 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the L76 Range 18 codes · 12 billable
- L76 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissueNon-billable
- L76.0 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a procedureNon-billable
- L76.01 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a dermatologic procedure
- L76.02 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating other procedure
- L76.1 Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedureNon-billable
- L76.11 Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a dermatologic procedure
- L76.12 Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure
- L76.2 Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedureNon-billable
- L76.21 Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
- L76.22 Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
- L76.3 Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedureNon-billable
- L76.31 Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
- L76.32 Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
- L76.33 Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
- L76.34 Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
- L76.8 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissueNon-billable
- L76.81 Other intraoperative complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L76.82 Other postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L76 range.
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Seroma
Tumor-like sterile accumulation of serum in a tissue, organ, or cavity. It results from a tissue insult and is the product of tissue inflammation. It most commonly occurs following MASTECTOMY.
About the L76 Code Range
The L76 ICD-10 code series cover complications affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue that occur during or after medical procedures. These codes are used to specify issues like hemorrhage, hematoma, accidental puncture, laceration, and various other postprocedural skin complications.
This section includes codes such as L76.0 for intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma complicating a procedure, with subcodes like L76.01 and L76.02 distinguishing between dermatologic versus other procedures. Accidental skin punctures and lacerations during procedures are coded under L76.1, further split by procedure type. Postprocedural hemorrhage (L76.2) and hematoma or seroma (L76.3) following dermatologic or other procedures are also covered. For example, the ICD-10 code for hemorrhage following skin surgery is L76.21. Additionally, L76.8 addresses other intraoperative and postprocedural complications, with L76.82 specifying a variety of complications including infections, scarring, pigmentation disorders, delayed healing, and radiation-related skin effects. These detailed codes help clinicians and coders accurately document specific skin and subcutaneous tissue complications related to different procedures, providing clarity for medical records and treatment planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L76 range?
Of the 18 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L76 range classify?
The range classifies intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
