Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78) ICD-10-CM
The D78 code range covers intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen 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 D78 Range 18 codes · 12 billable
- D78 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleenNon-billable
- D78.0 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedureNon-billable
- D78.01 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure on the spleen
- D78.02 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating other procedure
- D78.1 Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedureNon-billable
- D78.11 Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedure on the spleen
- D78.12 Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during other procedure
- D78.2 Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedureNon-billable
- D78.21 Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
- D78.22 Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following other procedure
- D78.3 Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of the spleen following a procedureNon-billable
- D78.31 Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
- D78.32 Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following other procedure
- D78.33 Postprocedural seroma of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
- D78.34 Postprocedural seroma of the spleen following other procedure
- D78.8 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleenNon-billable
- D78.81 Other intraoperative complications of the spleen
- D78.89 Other postprocedural complications of the spleen
About the D78 Code Range
The ICD-10 code D78 and its subcodes specifically identify complications occurring during or after medical procedures involving the spleen. These include hemorrhage, hematoma, seroma, accidental puncture, or laceration of the spleen that occur intraoperatively or postprocedurally.
These codes help document precise issues such as intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen (D78.0), accidental puncture or laceration during spleen or other procedures (D78.1 series), and postprocedural hemorrhage or fluid collections like hematoma and seroma (D78.2 and D78.3). The designation extends to "other" complications not otherwise specified (D78.8), including general injury of the spleen during surgery (D78.81). These unique codes enable accurate recording and tracking of spleen-related procedural complications, ensuring clear identification of issues such as bleeding, injury, or fluid buildup following spleen surgeries or related interventions, which is essential for appropriate follow-up care and reporting.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D78 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 D78 range classify?
The range classifies intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen. 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.
