ICD-10 Code G97.52 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G97.52 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedure
What it is
G97.52 identifies bleeding that occurs after a procedure involving a nervous system organ or structure. Use it when the record states postoperative or postprocedural hemorrhage and does not name a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include new bleeding, hematoma, neurologic change, or postoperative deterioration after a nervous system procedure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents hemorrhage as a complication of a nervous system procedure, such as after surgery or another intervention. It should reflect the postprocedural event, not the underlying neurologic condition. If the site or procedure is described more specifically, code to the documented detail.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for bleeding unrelated to a procedure, or for hemorrhage that is part of the original disease process. Check documentation if the chart does not clearly link the hemorrhage to the procedure.
Coding tip
Look for explicit provider linkage between the hemorrhage and the procedure before assigning G97.52.