ICD-10 Code D78.2 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D78.2 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of the spleen following a procedure
What it is
D78.2 identifies bleeding from the spleen that occurs after a procedure. Use it when documentation shows the hemorrhage is a direct postoperative or postprocedural complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe abdominal pain, falling hemoglobin, or imaging findings of splenic bleeding after an intervention.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents splenic hemorrhage as a complication of surgery, biopsy, or another procedure involving the spleen or nearby structures. It also applies when the record clearly links the bleeding to the procedure. If the cause is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use it for traumatic splenic injury, spontaneous splenic rupture, or bleeding unrelated to a procedure. If the chart does not state a postprocedural cause, do not assume D78.2.
Coding tip
Look for explicit provider wording that connects the hemorrhage to the procedure, because that linkage determines correct code assignment.