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    ICD-10-CM Code For Intraoperative And Postprocedural Complications Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group L76 includes intraoperative and postprocedural complications affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue, such as postoperative wound infections, dehiscence, and traumatic procedural injuries to skin layers. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios where the skin or subcutaneous tissue is directly injured or adversely affected by a procedure, capturing complications that may alter treatment and recovery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM L76 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM L76: Intraoperative And Postprocedural Complications Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Overview

    This code group represents complications of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that occur during or after surgical or procedural interventions. It targets postoperative wound problems, intraoperative injuries, and other skin-related adverse events associated with procedures. Accurate coding matters for correct claim adjudication and capturing the clinical complexity that affects patient care and reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient experiences a skin or subcutaneous tissue complication that is directly related to an operative or procedural event. These codes apply when documentation links the complication to the procedure and when the condition requires additional management or affects the course of care.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    12 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    L76.01Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a dermatologic procedure
    L76.02Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating other procedure
    L76.11Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a dermatologic procedure
    L76.12Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during other procedure
    L76.21Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
    L76.22Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
    L76.31Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
    L76.32Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
    L76.33Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure
    L76.34Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure
    L76.81Other intraoperative complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
    L76.82Other postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
    919Complications of Treatment with MCC
    920Complications of Treatment with CC
    921Complications of Treatment without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly patient develops an expanding erythematous, painful wound with purulent drainage at a recent hip surgical incision two days after the operation and presents to the emergency department with fever and localized skin breakdown; the clinician documents acute intraoperative-related wound infection with necrosis of subcutaneous tissue requiring debridement, so a code from this group is used to capture the postprocedural skin/subcutaneous infection and necrosis. Typical codes: L76.02, L76.12
    • A middle-aged woman undergoing outpatient breast augmentation returns days later with a sterile, noninfectious wound separation and persistent serous drainage from the incision without systemic signs; she is seen in clinic for wound management and the chart notes a postprocedural abdominal/skin dehiscence and delayed healing of the subcutaneous tissues after the cosmetic procedure. Typical codes: L76.21, L76.22
    • A diabetic patient on the medical floor develops localized skin necrosis with cellulitis at the site of a central venous catheter placed during an acute hospitalization; the team documents intraoperative-related skin and subcutaneous tissue complication at the catheter insertion site requiring antibiotic therapy and local excision. Typical codes: L76.31, L76.32, L76.33

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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