ICD-10 Code L76 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L76 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
What it is
L76 identifies complications affecting the skin or subcutaneous tissue that occur during or after a procedure. Use it when the record shows a procedure-related skin complication, not the original skin disease.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart may describe wound dehiscence, delayed healing, infection, bleeding, or tissue breakdown at a procedure site.
When to use this code
Use L76 when the provider documents a skin or subcutaneous tissue complication tied to surgery or another procedure. It may apply to postoperative wound problems, graft or flap complications, or other procedure-related skin injuries. Code the complication only when the relationship to the procedure is clear.
Do not use for
Do not use L76 for routine postoperative pain, expected healing, or an unrelated skin condition. Check documentation if the complication is not clearly linked to the procedure.
Coding tip
Verify the exact complication and the procedure relationship before assigning L76.