J95.862

J95.862

Billable

Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure

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

What This Code Means

A collection of clear fluid (seroma) in a respiratory organ or structure that develops after a procedure performed on the respiratory system.

Coding Tips

•Seroma is a collection of serous fluid, not blood; ensure documentation distinguishes this from hematoma
•Document whether the seroma is symptomatic or asymptomatic, as this may affect clinical management

Code Hierarchy

└J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified └J95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified └J95.86Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure └J95.862Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure

└J95.862Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure