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)
- 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
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.