D78 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D78Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D78 sits
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Chapter 3
Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
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Section
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78)
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Category D78
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
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Code D78
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
Codes under D78
D78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D78.0Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedureD78.1Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedureD78.2Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedureD78.3Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of the spleen following a procedureD78.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleenNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D78.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D78.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D78.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D78.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D78.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D78 mean?
D78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen.”
Is D78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D78 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D78 located in ICD-10-CM?
D78 is listed in Chapter 3, Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89), within Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78) (D78–D78), under category D78, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen.
What coding notes are listed for D78?
No inclusion terms are listed for D78 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.