H95.81 – Postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H95.81
Code
H95.81 (claims format: H9581)
Description
Postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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 › H95.8

Billable codes under H95.81

H95.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

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

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • postprocedural complications and disorders following mastoidectomy (H95.0-, H95.1-)

Index terms for H95.81

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

Related codes in H95.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H95.81?

H95.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal, in the block H95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified (H95)).

Is H95.81 a billable code?

No. H95.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H95.81 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.