J95.02 – Infection of tracheostomy stoma

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J95.02

Code: J95.02 (claims format: J9502)
Description: Infection of tracheostomy stoma
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Block: J95 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)
Parent codes: J95 › J95.0

Notes for J95.02

Use additional code:

code to identify type of infection, such as:
cellulitis of neck (L03.221)
sepsis (A40, A41.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)
emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure (T81.82)
hypostatic pneumonia (J18.2)
pulmonary manifestations due to radiation (J70.0-J70.1)

Index terms for J95.02

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

Related codes in J95.0

J95.00 – Unspecified tracheostomy complicationBillable
J95.01 – Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stomaBillable
J95.03 – Malfunction of tracheostomy stomaBillable
J95.04 – Tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomyBillable
J95.09 – Other tracheostomy complicationBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J95.02?

J95.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for infection of tracheostomy stoma, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).

Is J95.02 a billable code?

Yes. J95.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J95.02 belong to?

It belongs to category J95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, 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.