Postproc hemor of a GU sys org following other procedure

This code signifies bleeding that occurs after a surgical or invasive procedure performed on any part of the genitourinary system, excluding those specifically related to a genitourinary procedure itself (which would fall under N99.820). This hemorrhage is a complication directly attributable to the intervention.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates postprocedural bleeding from a genitourinary organ (e.g., kidney, bladder, ureter, urethra, prostate, uterus, ovaries) following a non-genitourinary procedure, such as an abdominal colectomy that inadvertently caused bladder injury. The physician's notes should specify the site of hemorrhage and its direct link to the preceding procedure.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying complication (e.g., laceration of bladder) if applicable, and after the code for the original procedure.
• Distinguish from N99.820 (postprocedural hemorrhage following a genitourinary procedure) and R58 (hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified) which is for non-procedural bleeding.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the hemorrhage is a complication of the procedure, not an expected outcome or a pre-existing condition.