M96.81

Non-billable

Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure

M96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M96.810 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M96.8
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96.81?
M96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M96.81 a billable code?
No — M96.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M96.810) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M96.81?
M96.81 has 2 more specific child codes, including M96.810, M96.811.
What is excluded from M96.81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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