ICD-10 Code D78.89 – Other postprocedural complications of the spleen (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D78.89 – Other postprocedural complications of the spleen
What it is
D78.89 identifies a spleen complication that occurs after a procedure and is not described by a more specific code. Use it when the record documents a postprocedural splenic problem, but the exact complication is not otherwise classified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may describe splenic pain, enlargement, bleeding, infarction, or other postoperative splenic abnormality, depending on the procedure and the complication noted.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a postprocedural complication involving the spleen and no more specific ICD-10-CM code applies. It is appropriate after splenic surgery or another procedure affecting the spleen when the complication is clearly linked to the procedure. Check documentation for the exact postoperative diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine postoperative pain, expected healing, or complications not involving the spleen. If the record identifies a more specific splenic complication or a nonprocedural condition, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the complication is documented as postprocedural and splenic before assigning D78.89.