ICD-10-CM L76.1: Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedure

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code L76.1 (Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedure)

ICD-10-CM code L76.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L76.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L76.1 - Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedure. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Accidental puncture and laceration of skin and subcutaneous tissue during a procedure.