D78.81 – Other intraoperative complications of the spleen

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D78.81

Code: D78.81 (claims format: D7881)
Description: Other intraoperative complications of the 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 › D78.8

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

D78.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen

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Index terms for D78.81

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Related codes in D78.8

D78.89 – Other postprocedural complications of the spleenBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D78.81?

D78.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for other intraoperative complications of the spleen, in the block D78 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (D78)).

Is D78.81 a billable code?

Yes. D78.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D78.81 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.