Intraop hemor/hemtom of circ sys org comp oth circ sys proc

This code signifies an acute bleeding event or blood collection within an organ or structure of the circulatory system that occurs during a surgical procedure on another part of the circulatory system. This complication arises directly from the intraoperative process, distinct from anticipated minor oozing.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma affecting a circulatory system organ (e.g., heart, major vessel) that complicates a different circulatory system procedure (e.g., a peripheral vascular bypass leading to a splenic hematoma). The physician's operative report or progress notes must specify the hemorrhage/hematoma, its intraoperative timing, and its impact as a complication.

• Requires a secondary code to identify the specific circulatory system procedure being complicated.
• Distinguish from postprocedural hemorrhage/hematoma (I97.6- series) or hemorrhage/hematoma directly related to the site of the primary circulatory procedure.
• Ensure documentation specifies the affected circulatory system organ/structure and confirms the intraoperative timing.