Intraop hemor/hemtom of an endo sys org comp oth procedure

This code signifies an acute bleeding event or collection of blood within an endocrine gland or associated structure that occurs during or immediately following a non-endocrine surgical procedure. This complication is distinct from hemorrhage directly related to the primary surgical site of the endocrine system itself.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma formation affecting an endocrine organ (e.g., adrenal gland, thyroid, parathyroid) during a procedure performed on a different body system. The operative report or physician notes must specify the endocrine organ involved and confirm the complication occurred during the procedure.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying complication (e.g., hemorrhage) and the procedure code.
• Do not use for hemorrhage/hematoma of an endocrine organ when the primary procedure is on that endocrine organ; use a more specific complication code for the endocrine system.
• Ensure documentation specifies "intraoperative" or "during the procedure" to differentiate from postoperative complications.