D78.31 ICD-10-CM Code: Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
D78.31Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where D78.31 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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Subcategory D78.3
Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of the spleen following a procedure
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Code D78.31
Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D78.31.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D78.31.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D78.31.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D78.31.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D78.31.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code D78.31 mean?
D78.31 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen.”
Is D78.31 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, D78.31 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is D78.31 located in ICD-10-CM?
D78.31 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 and subcategory D78.3, Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of the spleen following a procedure.
What coding notes are listed for D78.31?
No inclusion terms are listed for D78.31 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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