M96.81
Non-billableIntraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a procedure
Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
- complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
- disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
- presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a procedure?
The ICD-10-CM code for intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a procedure is M96.81. The full clinical description is "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure". M96.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M96.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M96.81 represents "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M96.81 a billable code?
No, M96.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under M96.81.
What chapter is M96.81 in?
M96.81 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M96.81?
M96.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-).
What are the subcategories under M96.81?
M96.81 has 2 child codes, including: M96.810 (Intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a ms sys proc), M96.811 (Intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp oth procedure).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M96.81?
M96.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2902746. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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