M96.81 is the ICD 10 code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure

M96.81 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for M96.81 ICD 10 code:

Intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a procedure

Type 1 excludes for M96.81 ICD 10 code

• intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-)

Codes

• M96.810 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a musculoskeletal system procedure
• M96.811 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating other procedure

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M96.81 ICD10 Code:

• M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
• M96 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
• M96 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
• M96.6 Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
• M96.8 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M96.81 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting