ICD-10 Code H95.2 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of ear and mastoid process complicating a procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H95.2 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of ear and mastoid process complicating a procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding or a blood collection in the ear or mastoid area that occurs during a procedure. It is a complication code, so it describes an intraoperative event rather than the underlying ear condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe unexpected operative bleeding, visible hematoma, or the need for hemostatic measures during surgery on the ear or mastoid process.
When to use this code
Use H95.2 when the record clearly states that hemorrhage or hematoma occurred intraoperatively in the ear or mastoid region. You should code it when the complication is documented as arising during the procedure, not before or after it.
Do not infer this code from postoperative bruising or general surgical blood loss alone. Check documentation for the specific site, timing, and whether the event was a complication of the procedure.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for preexisting ear bleeding, postoperative hematoma, or nonspecific operative blood loss. Check documentation if the record does not clearly link the event to an intraoperative complication.
Coding tip
Confirm both the anatomic site and the intraoperative timing before assigning H95.2.