ICD-10 Code J95.62 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.62 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating other procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding or a hematoma that occurs during a procedure and involves a respiratory system organ or structure. Use it when the complication is documented as intraoperative and tied to another procedure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the record notes unexpected bleeding, hematoma formation, or procedural difficulty involving the airway, lung, or related respiratory structure during surgery.
When to use this code
Use J95.62 when the provider documents an intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma affecting a respiratory organ or structure and states it complicates another procedure. Code the complication only when it is clearly linked to the operative event. Check documentation if the note does not specify the site or timing.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for postoperative bleeding, routine surgical blood loss, or hemorrhage unrelated to a respiratory structure. If the complication is not documented as intraoperative, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the timing and the respiratory site in the operative note before assigning J95.62.