Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76)

ICD-10 code range L76 is used to classify complications affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue that occur during or after medical procedures. These codes specifically address issues such as bleeding, accidental skin injury, and fluid collections that arise intraoperatively or postoperatively.

The category begins with L76.0 codes for intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma, distinguishing between dermatologic procedures (L76.01) and other types of procedures (L76.02). Codes L76.1 cover accidental puncture and laceration of skin during procedures, with subcodes likewise separating dermatologic from other procedures. Postprocedure bleeding is coded under L76.2, including the common condition “hemorrhage following skin surgery” identified by L76.21. Additionally, the range includes codes for postprocedural hematoma and seroma, fluid collections that complicate healing after surgery. Finally, L76.8 encompasses various other intraoperative and postprocedural skin complications, many related to cosmetic surgery or radiation, such as scarring, pigmentation disorders, wound infections, and delayed healing. Using these codes helps healthcare professionals accurately document skin-related complications after procedures, supporting clinical care and reporting.