ICD-10 Code J95.830 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.830 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding that occurs after a procedure involving a respiratory organ or structure. Use it when the hemorrhage is documented as a postoperative or postprocedural complication of a respiratory system procedure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the record notes unexpected bleeding, blood-tinged drainage, hemoptysis, or need for evaluation after a respiratory procedure.
When to use this code
Use J95.830 when the provider documents hemorrhage as a complication of a procedure on the respiratory system, such as surgery or an invasive airway intervention. The bleeding must be linked to the procedure, not to the underlying disease. If the note does not clearly state a postprocedural cause, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for bleeding that is part of the original respiratory condition or for unrelated trauma. It is also incorrect when the record describes only routine postoperative drainage without hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Look for explicit wording such as “postprocedural hemorrhage” or “due to procedure” before assigning this code.