Understand hematoma diagnosis, types (subdural, epidural, intramuscular), symptoms, and treatment. Find information on ICD-10 codes for hematoma, clinical documentation requirements, healthcare provider resources, and best practices for accurate medical coding. Learn about differential diagnosis considerations and explore relevant medical terminology related to hematoma.
Also known as
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Codes for injuries, including hematomas, from various external causes.
Other specified soft tissue disorders
Includes non-traumatic hematoma, like intramuscular hematoma.
Other venous embolism and thrombosis
Can be used for hematomas related to venous complications like superficial thrombophlebitis.
Other disorders of eye and adnexa
Includes periorbital hematoma and other eye-related hematomas.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the hematoma traumatic?
Yes
Site of hematoma specified?
No
Is it a subdural hematoma?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Hematoma |
Contusion |
Hemorrhage |
Miscoding traumatic hematoma (ICD-10 S00-T88) as non-traumatic (e.g., spontaneous) can impact DRG and reimbursement.
Lack of documentation specifying the anatomical site (e.g., subdural, epidural) leads to coding errors and claim denials.
Associated anemia due to blood loss requires accurate coding (ICD-10 D62) in addition to the hematoma diagnosis.
Patient presents with a hematoma, characterized by a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels. Onset of symptoms occurred [timeframe] following [mechanism of injury, e.g., trauma, surgery, spontaneous]. Location of the hematoma is documented as [anatomical location, e.g., subdural, intramuscular, subcutaneous]. Size of the hematoma is approximately [measurement] in diameter. Associated symptoms include [list symptoms, e.g., pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, limited range of motion]. Skin overlying the hematoma appears [description, e.g., ecchymotic, erythematous, intact]. Palpation reveals [description, e.g., fluctuance, induration, tenderness]. Differential diagnosis includes [list potential alternative diagnoses, e.g., abscess, tumor, cyst]. Diagnosis of hematoma is supported by [diagnostic methods, e.g., physical examination, imaging studies]. Treatment plan includes [treatment options, e.g., observation, ice, compression, elevation, pain management, surgical intervention]. Patient education provided on [topics, e.g., signs of infection, pain management strategies, follow-up care]. Follow-up appointment scheduled for [date] to monitor hematoma resolution and assess for any complications, such as infection or nerve compression. ICD-10 code [relevant ICD-10 code] is assigned. CPT codes for procedures performed are documented.