H95.129
BillableGranulation of postmastoidectomy cavity, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This condition occurs when abnormal tissue growth (granulation tissue) develops in the ear cavity that remains after mastoid surgery, affecting an ear that is not specified as right or left. This can cause drainage, hearing problems, or discomfort in the surgical site.
Coding Tips
- •If the affected ear is documented (right or left), use H95.121 or H95.122 instead of the unspecified code H95.129 for greater specificity
- •This code is typically used for post-operative complications; ensure the mastoidectomy procedure is documented in the patient's surgical history to support medical necessity
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└H95.12Granulation of postmastoidectomy cavity└H95.129Granulation of postmastoidectomy cavity, unspecified ear
└H95.129Granulation of postmastoidectomy cavity, unspecified ear