Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E89.823 is the diagnosis code for Postprocedural seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure following other procedure. This code falls under the section "Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 E89.823 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E89.823 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E89.823 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postprocedural seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure following other procedure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E89.823 is E89.82 ("Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure"). E89.823 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E89.823 is located in Section E89 — "Postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E89.823 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postprocedural seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure following other 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 Postprocedural seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure following other procedure is E89.823.
Yes, E89.823 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E89.823 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E89.823 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.