Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D78.0 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure. This code falls under the section "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen" within Chapter 3 — Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D78.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where D78.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D78.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D78.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of D78.0 is D78 ("Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen"). D78.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
D78.0 is located in Section D78 — "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D78.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D78.01, D78.02.
Use D78.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure is D78.0.
No, D78.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D78.0 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for D78.0 include: intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen due to accidental puncture or laceration during a procedure (D78.1-).
Yes, D78.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.