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ICD-10 Code G97.61: Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedure
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedure in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G89-G99Other disorders of the nervous system
category
G97Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of nervous system, not elsewhere classified
category
G97.6Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a procedure
currentG97.6
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
NeurologistGeneral PhysicianHematologist
Related codes
G97.62Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedurecodeG97.63Postprocedural seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedurecodeG97.64Postprocedural seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedurecode
Sibling codes
G97.62Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedurebillableG97.63Postprocedural seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedurebillableG97.64Postprocedural seroma of a nervous system organ or structure following other procedurebillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 74177high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74176high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74178high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL IN ONE OR BOTH BODY REGIONS, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS IN ONE OR BOTH BODY REGIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74160high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74150high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74170high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Postprocedural hematoma of a nervous system organ or structure following a nervous system procedure
Frequently asked questions
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