Postproc hemorrhage of the spleen following other procedure

This code signifies bleeding from the spleen that occurs as a complication after a surgical or interventional procedure, excluding those specifically involving the spleen itself. The hemorrhage is a direct consequence of the prior procedure, not an underlying splenic pathology.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a new onset of splenic bleeding following a procedure that was not primarily on the spleen (e.g., abdominal surgery, biopsy of an adjacent organ). The medical record should specify the hemorrhage and its postprocedural nature, along with the procedure that preceded it.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying procedure that caused the hemorrhage, if applicable and still relevant to the encounter.
• Distinguish from spontaneous splenic hemorrhage or hemorrhage due to trauma not related to a procedure.
• Ensure documentation specifies "postprocedural" and identifies the spleen as the source of bleeding.