ICD-10 Code J95.831 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.831 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding that occurs after a procedure involving a respiratory system organ or structure. Use it when the hemorrhage is documented as a postprocedural complication, not as the original reason for the procedure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include documented postoperative bleeding, hemoptysis, or bleeding noted at the surgical or procedural site within the respiratory tract.
When to use this code
Use J95.831 when the record clearly states postprocedural hemorrhage involving a respiratory organ or structure after another procedure. It fits complications after bronchoscopy, airway procedures, or other respiratory interventions when bleeding is the coded complication. You should code the complication only when the provider links it to the procedure.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for preexisting respiratory bleeding, routine expected blood-tinged sputum, or hemorrhage unrelated to a procedure. Check documentation if the source of bleeding or the procedural relationship is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm both the respiratory site and the postprocedural relationship in the operative or progress note before assigning this code.