What does ICD-10 code J95.5 mean?

ICD-10 code J95.5 is the standardized code used for postprocedural subglottic stenosis in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code J95.5 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code J95.5 when recording postprocedural subglottic stenosis in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code J95.5 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10BillableValid for clinical use

ICD-10 Code J95.5: Postprocedural subglottic stenosis

Name: ICD-10 Code J95.5: Postprocedural subglottic stenosis
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-26T12:46:38.762Z

J95.5 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Postprocedural subglottic stenosis in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents postprocedural subglottic stenosis in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter

10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

block

J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

PulmonologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified J95.0Tracheostomy complications J95.1Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgerybillable J95.2Acute pulmonary insufficiency following nonthoracic surgerybillable J95.3Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgerybillable J95.4Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesiabillable J95.6Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating a procedure J95.7Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure J95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 94761high

NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; MULTIPLE DETERMINATIONS (EG, DURING EXERCISE)

Source: CMS coverage guidance

CPT 94760high

NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; SINGLE DETERMINATION

Source: CMS coverage guidance

Mapped diagnoses and classifications

SNOMED_CT 276636000high

Post-intubation subglottic stenosis

Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map

SNOMED_CT 196191002high

Postprocedural subglottic stenosis

Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.

Legacy codes

J95.5

Common synonyms

Postprocedural subglottic stenosis

Frequently asked questions

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