D78.21
✓ Billable
Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs
Code
D78.21
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D78.21?
ICD-10-CM code D78.21 represents Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure on the spleen. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is D78.21 billable?
Yes. D78.21 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is D78.21 in?
D78.21 belongs to the Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs chapter (D50–D89) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the D78 category
D78
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
Non-billable
D78.0
Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure
Non-billable
D78.1
Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedure
Non-billable
D78.2
Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure
Non-billable
D78.3
Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of the spleen following a procedure
Non-billable
D78.8
Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
Non-billable
D78.01
Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating a procedure on the spleen
Billable
D78.02
Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of the spleen complicating other procedure
Billable
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