ICD-10 Code H95.811 – Postprocedural stenosis of right external ear canal (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H95.811 – Postprocedural stenosis of right external ear canal
What it is
This code identifies narrowing of the right external ear canal that develops after a procedure. Use it when the stenosis is documented as a postoperative or postprocedural complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the record may describe a narrowed canal with reduced patency, impaired visualization, or symptoms such as blocked hearing.
When to use this code
Use H95.811 when the provider links the right ear canal stenosis to a prior procedure and documents it as a complication. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, specialty evaluations, or operative notes describing postprocedural narrowing. Verify laterality and the causal relationship in the chart.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for congenital canal narrowing, infection-related swelling, or unspecified ear canal stenosis without a procedural cause. Check documentation if the right side or postprocedural relationship is not clear.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the postprocedural cause before assigning H95.811.