ICD-10 Code D78.32 – Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D78.32 – Postprocedural hematoma of the spleen following other procedure
What it is
D78.32 identifies a hematoma in the spleen that develops after a procedure other than one specifically named in another code. Use it when documentation states the splenic bleeding or blood collection is a postprocedural complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Notes may describe abdominal or left upper quadrant pain, splenic tenderness, imaging evidence of a hematoma, or a postprocedure complication involving the spleen.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a splenic hematoma caused by a prior procedure and does not specify a more precise postprocedural code. It also fits when the complication is clearly linked to the procedure in the record. Check documentation if the cause, timing, or site is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic splenic injury, spontaneous splenic hematoma, or a hematoma unrelated to a procedure. If the record describes a different postoperative complication, choose the code that matches that condition.
Coding tip
Confirm the procedure relationship and the splenic site in the provider note before assigning D78.32.