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DiagnosesGroin Hematoma

Groin Hematoma

ICD-10 Coding for Groin Hematoma(T81.0, T82.8, S30.1XXA, M79.81)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYInterventional Radiology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Groin Hematoma?
Essential facts and insights about Groin Hematoma

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Localized swelling and tenderness in the groin area
  • Ultrasound showing fluid collection or hematoma
  • Palpable mass or fluctuant area on physical examination

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including mechanism of injury
  • Details of imaging studies performed
  • Assessment of size and extent of hematoma

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding hematomas based on location and cause.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the type of hematoma or omitting necessary documentation.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Open wounds or lacerations in the groin area
  • Alternative codes for other types of hematomas

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
S30.849A
Unspecified hematoma of the groin, initial encounter
Ancillary Codes
Z95.8
Differential Codes
T82.8
T82.8
when a device is involved in the hematoma.
T81.0
T81.0
when no device is involved.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Interventional Radiology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with trauma or surgical history in the groin area
  • Interventional radiology settings for management of hematomas

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, imaging results, and clinical findings.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD code is used and that documentation supports the diagnosis.