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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Hematoma

ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Hematoma

T81.0
T81.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for postoperative hematoma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Post-op Hematoma
Surgical Hematoma
Postsurgical hemorrhage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Hematoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Postoperative Hematoma

Use ICD-10 code T81.0 for hemorrhage and hematoma complicating a procedure, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemorrhage and hematoma complicating a procedure, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable
T81.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of hematoma confirmed by imaging and linked to a procedure.
documentation:
  • • Provider documentation must state 'due to' or 'resulting from' the procedure.

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative hematoma
  • • Post-surgical hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links the hematoma to the procedure.

Infection following a procedure, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable
T81.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive culture results
  • • Clinical signs of infection such as fever or purulence

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative wound infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure infection is documented as related to the procedure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T81.4

Infection following a procedure

Use when the hematoma is complicated by infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for post op hematoma?

The ICD-10 code for a postoperative hematoma is T81.0, used when the hematoma is linked to a surgical procedure and requires intervention.

When should T81.0 be used?

Use T81.0 for hematomas that are complications of a procedure, requiring intervention or causing significant symptoms.

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