ICD-10 Code I97.618 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a circulatory system organ or structure following other circulatory system procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I97.618 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a circulatory system organ or structure following other circulatory system procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding that occurs after a procedure on a circulatory system organ or structure. Use it when documentation links the hemorrhage directly to the prior circulatory system procedure.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include postoperative bleeding, hematoma, or documented hemorrhage at the procedure site. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact vessel or structure involved and whether the bleeding is confirmed as postprocedural.
When to use this code
Use I97.618 when the record clearly states a hemorrhage occurred after another circulatory system procedure and the bleeding is a complication of that procedure. It is appropriate when the provider documents postprocedural bleeding, rebleeding, or a hemorrhagic complication involving a circulatory organ or structure. Check documentation if the site or relationship to the procedure is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine postoperative drainage, expected surgical blood loss, or hemorrhage unrelated to a circulatory system procedure. Do not assign it if the record does not support a postprocedural complication.
Coding tip
Verify that the procedure involved a circulatory system organ or structure and that the hemorrhage is documented as a complication, not an expected finding.