J95.863
BillablePostprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A seroma (collection of fluid) that develops in a respiratory system organ or structure after a surgical or medical procedure other than a respiratory surgery. This is a complication that occurs as a result of the procedure performed.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the procedure code to ensure it is NOT a respiratory procedure; if it is a respiratory procedure, use J95.862 instead
- •Document the specific respiratory organ or structure affected (lung, trachea, bronchus, etc.) and ensure the seroma is documented as postprocedural to support medical necessity
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└J95.863Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
└J95.863Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure