H95.112
BillableChronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, left ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a long-lasting infection or swelling in the cavity created behind the ear during a previous mastoid bone surgery, specifically affecting the left ear. The inflammation persists or recurs after the surgical procedure.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the laterality is documented as left ear in the medical record before assigning the '2' laterality indicator; confirm this is a chronic condition (ongoing or recurrent) rather than acute inflammation
- •Ensure the postmastoidectomy cavity is clearly documented and that the inflammation is confirmed as chronic; this code requires documentation of both the prior mastoidectomy procedure and current chronic inflammatory status
Code Hierarchy
└H95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified└H95.1Other disorders of ear and mastoid process following mastoidectomy└H95.11Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity└H95.112Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, left ear
└H95.112Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, left ear