ICD-10 Code I97.5 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a circulatory system organ or structure during a procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I97.5 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a circulatory system organ or structure during a procedure
What it is
This code identifies an unintended puncture or tear of a blood vessel or other circulatory structure that occurs during a procedure. Use it for a procedural complication, not for the original disease being treated.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include bleeding, hematoma, vessel injury noted intraoperatively, or the need for repair during or after the procedure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states that a circulatory system organ or structure was accidentally punctured or lacerated during a procedure. It may appear in operative notes, complication summaries, or postoperative documentation. Code only when the complication is clearly documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intentional vessel ligation, routine surgical access, or preexisting vascular injury. If the note does not clearly link the injury to the procedure, check documentation.
Coding tip
Link the complication to the procedure in the documentation before assigning I97.5.