D78.1

Non-billable

Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedure

D78.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D78.11 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
D50-D89
Parent
D78
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

What this means — in plain language

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An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls , hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play , indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street. Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They…

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No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D78.1?
D78.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Accidental puncture and laceration of the spleen during a procedure". It falls under D50-D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism.
Is D78.1 a billable code?
No — D78.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D78.11) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D78.1?
D78.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including D78.11, D78.12.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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