Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M96.811 is the diagnosis code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating other procedure. This code falls under the section "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). 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 M96.811 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M96.811 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M96.811 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating other procedure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M96.811 is M96.81 ("Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure"). M96.811 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M96.811 is located in Section M96 — "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M96.811 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating 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 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating other procedure is M96.811.
Yes, M96.811 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M96.811 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M96.811 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.