J95.862 – Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure

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 J95.862

Code: J95.862 (claims format: J95862)
Description: Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
Short description: Postproc seroma of a resp sys org fol a resp sys procedure
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 › J95.8 › J95.86

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 J95.862

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

Complication, postprocedural, seroma, respiratory system, following procedure on respiratory system organ or structure

Related codes in J95.86

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J95.862?

J95.862 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).

Is J95.862 a billable code?

Yes. J95.862 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J95.862 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.