E89.81 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of an endocrine system organ or structure following a procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E89.81
Code
E89.81 (claims format: E8981)
Description
Postprocedural hemorrhage of an endocrine system organ or structure following a procedure
Short description
Postproc hemorrhage of an endo sys org following a procedure
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block
E89 Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)
Parent codes
E89 › E89.8

Billable codes under E89.81

E89.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

E89 – Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • intraoperative complications of endocrine system organ or structure (E36.0-, E36.1-, E36.8)

Related codes in E89.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E89.81?

E89.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural hemorrhage of an endocrine system organ or structure following a procedure, in the block E89 (Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified (E89)).

Is E89.81 a billable code?

No. E89.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does E89.81 belong to?

It belongs to category E89 – Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified.

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.