L76 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L76Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L76 sits
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Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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Section
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76)
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Category L76
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Code L76
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Codes under L76
L76 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
L76.0Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a procedureL76.1Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedureL76.2Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedureL76.3Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedureL76.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissueNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L76.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L76.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L76.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L76.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L76.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L76 mean?
L76 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue.”
Is L76 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L76 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 L76 located in ICD-10-CM?
L76 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76) (L76–L76), under category L76, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue.
What coding notes are listed for L76?
No inclusion terms are listed for L76 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.