Postproc hematoma of a dgstv sys org fol a dgstv sys proc

This code signifies the presence of a localized collection of blood (hematoma) that forms in or around an organ or structure of the digestive system after a surgical or interventional procedure on the digestive tract. This condition is a known complication of such procedures, indicating extravasated blood outside of blood vessels.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a postprocedural hematoma affecting a digestive system organ (e.g., stomach, intestine, liver, pancreas) or associated structure (e.g., mesentery) following a digestive system procedure. This includes scenarios where the hematoma requires intervention or prolonged observation.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the reason the patient presented for treatment of the hematoma, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's an incidental finding being managed.
• Ensure the documentation clearly links the hematoma to a previous digestive system procedure. If the procedure was on a non-digestive system organ, a different postprocedural hematoma code would be appropriate.
• Distinguish from K91.871 (postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following other procedure) which applies when the preceding procedure was not on the digestive system.