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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Hematoma

ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Hematoma

K68.3
T81.0XXA
S39.03XA

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

Also Known as:
Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage
Nontraumatic Retroperitoneal Hematoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Retroperitoneal Hematoma

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

Use ICD-10 code K68.3 for retroperitoneal hematoma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Retroperitoneal hematoma

Billable Code
K68.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT scan shows retroperitoneal hematoma
coding:
  • • No evidence of trauma or procedure

Applicable To

  • • Nontraumatic retroperitoneal hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms retroperitoneal location to avoid misclassification.

Postprocedural hemorrhage and hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a procedure

Non-Billable
T81.0XXA
Non-Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure procedure is documented to justify use.

Traumatic retroperitoneal hematoma

Non-Billable
S39.03XA
Non-Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma is documented to justify use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use if the patient is on anticoagulant therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for retroperitoneal hematoma?

The ICD-10 code for retroperitoneal hematoma is K68.3, used for nontraumatic cases confirmed by imaging.

How do you code a postprocedural retroperitoneal hematoma?

For postprocedural retroperitoneal hematoma, use T81.0XXA as primary and K68.3 as secondary.

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