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ICD-10 Code J95.862: Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
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 seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure 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)
category
J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
category
J95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
category
J95.86Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure
currentJ95.86
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
Related codes
J95.860Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedurecodeJ95.861Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedurecodeJ95.863Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedurecode
Sibling codes
J95.860Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedurebillableJ95.861Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedurebillableJ95.863Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedurebillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 31720high
CATHETER ASPIRATION (SEPARATE PROCEDURE); NASOTRACHEAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94664high
DEMONSTRATION AND/OR EVALUATION OF PATIENT UTILIZATION OF AN AEROSOL GENERATOR, NEBULIZER, METERED DOSE INHALER OR IPPB DEVICE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94640high
PRESSURIZED OR NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES AND/OR FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES SUCH AS SPUTUM INDUCTION WITH AN AEROSOL GENERATOR, NEBULIZER, METERED DOSE INHALER OR INTERMITTENT POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING (IPPB) DEVICE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94642high
AEROSOL INHALATION OF PENTAMIDINE FOR PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII PNEUMONIA TREATMENT OR PROPHYLAXIS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94728high
AIRWAY RESISTANCE BY OSCILLOMETRY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94450high
BREATHING RESPONSE TO HYPOXIA (HYPOXIA RESPONSE CURVE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
Frequently asked questions
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