L76.12 – Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L76.12

Code: L76.12 (claims format: L7612)
Description: Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure
Short description: Accidental pnctr & lac of skin, subcu during oth procedure
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Block: L76 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76)
Parent codes: L76 › L76.1

Index terms for L76.12

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

Complication, intraoperative, puncture or laceration, skin and subcutaneous tissue, during a procedure on other organ

Related codes in L76.1

L76.11 – Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a dermatologic procedureBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L76.12?

L76.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure, in the block L76 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L76)).

Is L76.12 a billable code?

Yes. L76.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L76.12 belong to?

It belongs to category L76 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue.

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.