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)
- 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:
- M96.840 – Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedureBillable
- M96.841 – Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedureBillable
- M96.842 – Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedureBillable
- M96.843 – Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedureBillable
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
Related codes in M96.8
- M96.81 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedureHeader
- M96.82 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedureHeader
- M96.83 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedureHeader
- M96.89 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal systemBillable
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.