H95.89

H95.89

Billable

Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Complications or disorders of the ear or mastoid area that develop after surgery and are not classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

•This is a catch-all code for postprocedural complications; exhaust more specific codes first before using this
•Clearly document the nature of the complication and its relationship to the prior procedure

Use Additional Code

code, if applicable, to further specify disorder

Code Hierarchy

└H95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified └H95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified └H95.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified

└H95.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified