ICD-10 Code J95.83 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.83 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure
What it is
J95.83 identifies bleeding from a respiratory system organ or structure that occurs after a procedure. Use it when the record clearly links the hemorrhage to a recent respiratory procedure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical charted findings include postoperative bleeding, hemoptysis, or blood noted at the procedure site after an airway, lung, or related respiratory intervention.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents postprocedural hemorrhage involving a respiratory organ or structure, such as after bronchoscopy, biopsy, or surgery on the airway or lung. You should code it only when the bleeding is described as a complication of the procedure. If the documentation does not clearly state the relationship, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use J95.83 for respiratory bleeding unrelated to a procedure, such as spontaneous hemoptysis or trauma. It is also not for non-hemorrhagic postoperative respiratory complications.
Coding tip
Look for explicit wording like “postprocedural hemorrhage” or “bleeding due to procedure” before assigning J95.83.