M96.84 – Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M96.84
Code
M96.84 (claims format: M9684)
Description
Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure
Short description
Postproc hematoma and seroma of a ms structure fol a proc
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block
M96 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)
Parent codes
M96 › M96.8

Billable codes under M96.84

M96.84 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.

M96 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
  • complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
  • disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
  • presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)

Related codes in M96.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96.84?

M96.84 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure, in the block M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)).

Is M96.84 a billable code?

No. M96.84 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M96.84 belong to?

It belongs to category M96 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, 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.