ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for tracheostomy stoma sepsis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sepsis (generalized) (unspecified organism) › tracheostomy stoma”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding tracheostomy stoma sepsis
The ICD-10-CM code for tracheostomy stoma sepsis is J95.02 (Infection of tracheostomy stoma).
Within J95.0 (tracheostomy complications), J95.02 is specifically for infection of tracheostomy stoma. Related codes cover unspecified tracheostomy complication (J95.00), hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma (J95.01), malfunction of tracheostomy stoma (J95.03), tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomy (J95.04) and other tracheostomy complication (J95.09).
Use an additional code to identify type of infection, such as: cellulitis of neck (L03.221) and sepsis (A40, A41.-).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about tracheostomy stoma sepsis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for tracheostomy stoma sepsis?
- J95.02 — Infection of tracheostomy stoma.
Is J95.02 billable?
- Yes. J95.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J95.02 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J95.02 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J95.02 a CC or MCC?
- J95.02 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.