Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D78 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where D78 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D78 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D78 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D78 is located in Section D78 — "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen" within Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D78 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D78.0, D78.1, D78.2, D78.3, D78.8.
Use D78 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen" 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 and postprocedural complications of the spleen is D78.
No, D78 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D78 is in Chapter 3 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D78 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.