Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78)

D78 codes identify complications affecting the spleen that occur during or after surgical procedures. These include bleeding, accidental injury, hematoma, and seroma related specifically to spleen operations or other surgeries impacting the spleen.

The range of codes from D78.0 to D78.89 covers detailed distinctions of spleen complications experienced intraoperatively and postprocedurally. For instance, D78.0 addresses hemorrhage and hematoma linked to any procedure, while D78.01 and D78.02 differentiate whether the bleeding occurred during surgery directly on the spleen or another procedure. Accidental puncture or laceration is coded under D78.1 and its subcategories, specifying spleen-related or unrelated procedures. Postprocedural bleeding (D78.2 codes) and collections of blood or fluid such as hematomas and seromas (D78.3) are distinctly classified, ensuring precise clinical documentation. Codes like D78.81 capture other intraoperative spleen injuries, often referenced by terms like "injury of spleen during surgery." These codes help medical coders accurately report spleen complications, facilitating better patient care and accurate health records in surgical settings.