H95.53 – Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following 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)
- Code
H95.53(claims format:H9553)- Description
- Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure on the ear and mastoid process
- Short description
- Postprocedural seroma of ear/mastd fol proc on 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 › H95.5
Index terms for H95.53
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H95.5
- H95.51 – Postprocedural hematoma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure on the ear and mastoid processBillable
- H95.52 – Postprocedural hematoma of ear and mastoid process following other procedureBillable
- H95.54 – Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following other procedureBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H95.53?
H95.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following 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 H95.53 a billable code?
Yes. H95.53 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H95.53 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.