H95.31 – Accidental puncture and laceration of the ear and mastoid process during a procedure on the ear and mastoid process

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified (H95)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H95.31

Code: H95.31 (claims format: H9531)
Description: Accidental puncture and laceration of the ear and mastoid process during a procedure on the ear and mastoid process
Short description: Acc pnctr & lac of the ear/mastd dur proc on the ear/mastd
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block: H95 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified (H95)
Parent codes: H95 › H95.3

Index terms for H95.31

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H95.3

H95.32 – Accidental puncture and laceration of the ear and mastoid process during other procedureBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H95.31?

H95.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of the ear and mastoid process during a procedure on the ear and mastoid process, in the block H95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified (H95)).

Is H95.31 a billable code?

Yes. H95.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H95.31 belong to?

It belongs to category H95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.