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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for postoperative complication

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Complication (s) (from) (of) › postoperative”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding postoperative complication

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for postoperative complication; the code depends on the details below.

More specific postoperative complication codes (official index)

  • circulatory
  • ear
  • endocrine
  • eye
  • lumbar puncture G97.1 — Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture
  • cerebrospinal fluid leak G97.0 — Cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture
  • nervous system (central) (peripheral)
  • respiratory system

Common questions about postoperative complication ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for lumbar puncture postoperative complication?

G97.1 — Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture.