ICD-10 Code G97.62 – Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G97.62 – Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedure
What it is
G97.62 identifies a hematoma that develops in a nervous system organ or structure after a procedure. Use it when documentation links the bleeding complication directly to the prior intervention.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include new neurologic symptoms, localized pain, swelling, or evidence of postoperative bleeding on imaging or examination.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states a postprocedural hematoma involving a nervous system organ or structure and the procedure was not one of the more specific coded categories. It applies to complications documented as occurring after surgery or another intervention. Confirm the causal link and the anatomic site before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for spontaneous intracranial or spinal bleeding, or for hematomas unrelated to a procedure. Check documentation if the note only describes bruising or bleeding without a postoperative complication.
Coding tip
Code the complication only when the provider clearly documents a postprocedural cause and the affected nervous system structure.