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Learn How to Code Intraoperative Complications Correctly

Published on Wed Nov 26, 2025

Question: I have an operative note that states the patient suffered an intraoperative complication involving a hemorrhage during the surgical procedure. How do we report the complication on the claim? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: The ICD-10-CM code book includes several diagnosis codes that represent a hemorrhage during a surgical procedure. Start by searching for Complication > intraoperative > hemorrhage in the [...]
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