ICD-10 Code H95.32 – Accidental puncture and laceration of the ear and mastoid process during other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H95.32 – Accidental puncture and laceration of the ear and mastoid process during other procedure
What it is
This code identifies an accidental puncture or laceration involving the ear or mastoid process that occurs during another procedure. Use it when the injury is documented as a procedural complication, not as the original reason for care.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see a noted tear, puncture, bleeding, or procedure-related injury involving the external ear, middle ear region, or mastoid area.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states that the ear or mastoid was accidentally injured during a procedure. It fits operative, endoscopic, or bedside interventions when the complication is documented as unintended. If the note does not specify the site or cause, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intentional surgical opening, routine postoperative pain, or nonspecific ear trauma unrelated to a procedure. Check documentation if the injury occurred before the procedure or if the site is not the ear or mastoid.
Coding tip
Assign this code only when the provider links the injury to the procedure and names the ear or mastoid as the affected site.