2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H95.113Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears

ICD-10-CM CodesH60–H95H95H95

ICD-10-CM H95.113
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H95.113 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (except otitis media) and Postprocedural or postoperative ear and/or mastoid process complication.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H95.113
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears
Short Description
Chronic inflam of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears
Parent Code
Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified
CategoryH95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of ear and mastoid process, not elsewhere classified
This CodeH95.113Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral chronic mastoiditis
  • Bilateral disorder of mastoids
  • Bilateral mastoiditis
  • Chronic inflammation of bilateral mastoid cavities
  • Chronic inflammation of left mastoid cavity
  • Chronic inflammation of mastoid cavity
  • Chronic inflammation of right mastoid cavity
  • Chronic left mastoiditis
  • Chronic mastoiditis
  • Chronic right mastoiditis
  • Left mastoiditis
  • Right mastoiditis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EAR002
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (except otitis media)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR EAR005
Postprocedural or postoperative ear and/or mastoid process complication
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert H95.113 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
383.30 Postmastoid compl NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H95.113Overview

Is H95.113 (Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H95.113 group to?

When chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 154, 155, 156, with relative weights from 0.6911 to 1.5635 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H95.113?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity, bilateral ears converts to ICD-9-CM 383.30 (postmastoid compl NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.