ICD-10 Code D78.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D78.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications of the spleen
What it is
D78.8 identifies spleen complications that occur during surgery or after a procedure and do not fit a more specific category. Use it when documentation shows an intraoperative or postprocedural splenic problem, but the exact complication is not otherwise classified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include splenic injury, bleeding, pain, or other procedure-related splenic abnormality noted by the surgeon or treating clinician.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly links the splenic complication to an operation or other procedure and no more specific ICD-10-CM code applies. It may support coding for unexpected splenic issues documented after abdominal, thoracic, or other interventions. Check documentation for the exact complication and timing.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine postoperative pain or for splenic disease unrelated to a procedure. If the chart names a specific splenic complication, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Code the documented postoperative splenic complication first, and verify the procedure relationship before assigning D78.8.