Postproc hematoma of a resp sys org fol a resp sys procedure

This code signifies the development of a localized collection of blood (hematoma) within an organ or structure of the respiratory system, occurring as a direct complication after a surgical or diagnostic procedure performed on the respiratory system. This postprocedural bleeding is typically contained and distinct from active hemorrhage.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a hematoma formed in a respiratory organ (e.g., lung, trachea, bronchus) following a respiratory system procedure (e.g., bronchoscopy with biopsy, thoracotomy, tracheostomy). The physician's notes should specify the presence of a hematoma and its causal link to the recent respiratory intervention.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying respiratory system procedure, if applicable, and any other relevant postprocedural complications.
• Distinguish from active postprocedural hemorrhage (T81.0x) or other specified complications of respiratory system procedures (J95.8xx).
• Ensure documentation specifies the site of the hematoma within the respiratory system to rule out more specific codes if available.