Skip to main content

L76.31 ICD-10-CM Code: Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)

MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0, Appendix B.

  • MS-DRG 919 — COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH MCC (MDC 21)
  • MS-DRG 920 — COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH CC (MDC 21)
  • MS-DRG 921 — COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 21)

A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L76.31).

Indexed Clinical Terms (1)

Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.

  • Complication (s) (from) (of), postprocedural, hematoma (of), skin and subcutaneous tissue, following dermatologic procedure

Change history

  • FY2017 — 2016-10-01
    Added to the code set
    Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
    FY2017 changes

Verify Before Coding

  • CC as a secondary diagnosis (FY2026). Can raise the stay's MS-DRG severity tier.

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Relationships & Classification

Other codes that name L76.31 or its code family, from the CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes. Tabular-note edges are stored at the code family level that carries each note.

10 Excludes2 notes: T80 (via L76.-), T80-T88 (via L76.-), T81 (via L76.-), T82 (via L76.-), T83 (via L76.-), T84 (via L76.-), T85 (via L76.-), T86 (via L76.-), T87 (via L76.-), T88 (via L76.-).

Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)

CC — Complication or Comorbidity. Reported as a secondary diagnosis, this code raises the stay's MS-DRG severity tier — except when the principal diagnosis is one of 78 clinically related codes on its CMS exclusion list.

Named in the grouper logic of 3 MS-DRGs: DRG 919 (MDC 21), DRG 920 (MDC 21), DRG 921 (MDC 21).

From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual (Appendices B and C). Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.

Clinical classification (AHRQ CCSR):SKN006 — Postprocedural or postoperative skin complication (default).

Clinical Classifications Software Refined (CCSR) for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Related Codes

Same clinical process (MS-DRG)

Acts as CC — raises the severity of other admissions. CMS groups these diagnoses into one MS-DRG principal-diagnosis exclusion process — a CC/MCC on this list never raises severity when the principal diagnosis is also on it.

K91.871 — Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedure, K91.872 — Postprocedural seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure, K91.873 — Postprocedural seroma of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedure, K92.0 — Hematemesis, K92.1 — Melena, K92.2 — Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified, L76.01 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a dermatologic procedure, L76.02 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating other procedure, L76.21 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, L76.22 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, L76.32 — Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, L76.33 — Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, L76.34 — Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, L76.81 — Other intraoperative complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue, L76.82 — Other postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue, 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, M96.830 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure, M96.831 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure, M96.840 — Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure, +208 more

Same clinical category (CCSR)

AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software groups these diagnoses under the same clinical category (Postprocedural or postoperative skin complication).

L76.01 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a dermatologic procedure, L76.02 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating other procedure, L76.11 — Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a dermatologic procedure, L76.12 — Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure, L76.21 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, L76.22 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, L76.32 — Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, L76.33 — Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, L76.34 — Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, L76.81 — Other intraoperative complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue, L76.82 — Other postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Lab tests where this diagnosis supports Medicare coverage

Medicare's National Coverage Determinations list this diagnosis as medical justification for these lab tests.

Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Test, Prothrombin Time Test and INR (PT/INR)

Contextual Map

Every relationship of L76.31 in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

Hierarchy

  • L00-L99 — Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) (L00-L99) [Hierarchy]

Referenced by Excludes2 notes (10)

  • T80 — Complications following infusion, transfusion and therapeutic injection [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified (T80-T88) [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T81 — Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specific body system (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95, K91.-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T82 — Complications of cardiac and vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T83 — Complications of genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T84 — Complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T85 — Complications of other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • T86 — Complications of transplanted organs and tissue [Excludes2](via L76.-): “intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)” · check together
  • and 2 more

Clinical classification (CCSR)

  • SKN006 — Postprocedural or postoperative skin complication [CCSR]

Potential MS-DRG

  • CC — Complication or Comorbidity [MS-DRG severity]: “As a secondary diagnosis this code can raise the stay's MS-DRG severity tier (CC).”
  • DRG 919 — COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH MCC [MS-DRG]: “COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH MCC (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 920 — COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH CC [MS-DRG]: “COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH CC (MDC 21)”
  • DRG 921 — COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC [MS-DRG]: “COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 21)”

MDC crossing · procedures (32029)

  • MDC 21 — Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs [MDC crossing]: “Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
  • 0016070 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Nasopharynx with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Nasopharynx with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 21, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016071 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Mastoid Sinus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Mastoid Sinus with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 21, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016072 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Atrium with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Atrium with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 21, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016073 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Blood Vessel with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Blood Vessel with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 21, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • 0016074 — Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Pleural Cavity with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach [Same-MDC procedure]: “Bypass Cerebral Ventricle to Pleural Cavity with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach — grouped in MDC 21, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
  • and 32024 more

Index entries

  • Complication (s) (from) (of), postprocedural, hematoma (of), skin and subcutaneous tissue, following dermatologic procedure[Index term]

Nearest codes (17)

  • L76 — Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue [Sibling]
  • L76.0 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a procedure [Sibling]
  • L76.01 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a dermatologic procedure [Sibling]
  • L76.02 — Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating other procedure [Sibling]
  • L76.1 — Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedure [Sibling]
  • L76.11 — Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a dermatologic procedure [Sibling]
  • L76.12 — Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure [Sibling]
  • L76.2 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedure [Sibling]
  • and 9 more

Change history

  • FY2017 — Added to the code set [Change history]

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to L76.31 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • L76.12 — Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure
  • L76.2 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedure
  • L76.21 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
  • L76.22 — Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
  • L76.3 — Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedure
  • L76.32 — Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
  • L76.33 — Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
  • L76.34 — Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
  • L76.8 — Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
  • L76.81 — Other intraoperative complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue

View all codes in the L76 family