J95.86Header code — not billable
Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure
Short description: Postproc hematoma and seroma of a resp sys org fol a proc
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J95
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J95
J95Intraop and postproc comp and disorders of resp sys, NECJ95.0Tracheostomy complicationsJ95.00Unspecified tracheostomy complicationYesJ95.01Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stomaYesJ95.02Infection of tracheostomy stomaYesJ95.03Malfunction of tracheostomy stomaYesJ95.04Tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomyYesJ95.09Other tracheostomy complicationYesJ95.1Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgeryYesJ95.2Acute pulmonary insufficiency following nonthoracic surgeryYesJ95.3Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgeryYesJ95.4Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesiaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J95.86?
J95.86 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure.
Is J95.86 a billable code?
No. J95.86 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J95.86 in?
J95.86 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J95.86 become effective?
J95.86 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J95.86?
J95.86 belongs to category J95, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.