Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H95.111 is the diagnosis code for Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, right ear. 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 H95.111 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H95.111 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H95.111 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, right ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H95.111 is H95.11 ("Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity"). H95.111 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H95.111 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.
Use H95.111 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, right ear" 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 Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, right ear is H95.111.
Yes, H95.111 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H95.111 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H95.111 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.