D78.21 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D78.21

Code: D78.21 (claims format: D7821)
Description: Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
Short description: Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen fol proc on spleen
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 3. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
Block: D78 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78)
Parent codes: D78 › D78.2

Index terms for D78.21

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Complication, postprocedural, hemorrhage, spleen, following procedure on the spleen

Related codes in D78.2

D78.22 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following other procedureBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D78.21?

D78.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen, in the block D78 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78)).

Is D78.21 a billable code?

Yes. D78.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D78.21 belong to?

It belongs to category D78 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.