E36.8
Billable codeOther intraoperative complications of endocrine system
The ICD-10 code for other intraoperative complications of endocrine system is E36.8.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code, if applicable, to further specify disorder
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- E36.0Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of an endocrine system organ or structure complicating a procedurenon-billable header
- E36.1Accidental puncture and laceration of an endocrine system organ or structure during a procedurenon-billable header
- E36.8Other intraoperative complications of endocrine system
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 99889Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
E36.8 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.