Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H95.53 is the diagnosis code for Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure on the ear and mastoid process. This code falls under the section "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H95.53 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H95.53 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H95.53 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure on the ear and mastoid process". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H95.53 is H95.5 ("Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure"). H95.53 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H95.53 is located in Section H95 — "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H95.53 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use H95.53 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure on the ear and mastoid process" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Postprocedural seroma of ear and mastoid process following a procedure on the ear and mastoid process is H95.53.
Yes, H95.53 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H95.53 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H95.53 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.