M96.84
Non-billablePostproc hematoma and seroma of a ms structure fol a proc
Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for postproc hematoma and seroma of a ms structure fol a proc?
The ICD-10-CM code for postproc hematoma and seroma of a ms structure fol a proc is M96.84. The full clinical description is "Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure". M96.84 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M96.84 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M96.84 represents "Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following 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 M96.84 a billable code?
No, M96.84 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under M96.84.
What chapter is M96.84 in?
M96.84 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M96.84?
M96.84 has 4 child codes, including: M96.840 (Postproc hematoma of a ms structure fol a ms sys procedure), M96.841 (Postproc hematoma of a ms structure fol other procedure), M96.842 (Postproc seroma of a ms structure fol a ms sys procedure), M96.843 (Postproc seroma of a ms structure following other procedure).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M96.84?
M96.84 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4268818. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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