E89.82
Header — not billablePostprocedural hematoma and seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure
The ICD-10 code for postprocedural hematoma and seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure is E89.82.
E89.82 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under E89.82
- E89.820Postprocedural hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure following an endocrine system procedure
- E89.821Postprocedural hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure following other procedure
- E89.822Postprocedural seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure following an endocrine system procedure
- E89.823Postprocedural seroma of an endocrine system organ or structure following other procedure
Related codes in this category
- E89.81Postprocedural hemorrhage of an endocrine system organ or structure following a procedurenon-billable header
- E89.89Other postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders
- E89.82Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of an endocrine system organ or structurenon-billable header