J95.861
BillablePostprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes bleeding that occurs after a surgical or medical procedure affecting the lungs, airways, or other breathing organs, resulting in a collection of blood in or around these structures. It is used when the bleeding complication happens following a procedure other than a respiratory system surgery.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the procedure type in the operative report or procedure documentation to confirm it was NOT a respiratory system procedure (if it was a respiratory procedure, use J95.860 instead)
- •Ensure clinical documentation clearly states the hematoma is postprocedural and related to a specific procedure; link the complication to the procedure date and type for accurate sequencing
Code Hierarchy
└J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified└J95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified└J95.86Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure└J95.861Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
└J95.861Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure