ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for tracheostomy stricture
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stricture › tracheostomy”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding tracheostomy stricture
The ICD-10-CM code for tracheostomy stricture is J95.03 (Malfunction of tracheostomy stoma).
Within J95.0 (tracheostomy complications), J95.03 is specifically for malfunction of tracheostomy stoma. Related codes cover unspecified tracheostomy complication (J95.00), hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma (J95.01), infection of tracheostomy stoma (J95.02), tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomy (J95.04) and other tracheostomy complication (J95.09).
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.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 011 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC, relative weight 5.6154), DRG 012 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC, relative weight 4.381), DRG 013 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC, relative weight 2.7307), DRG 205 (Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with MCC, relative weight 1.8244) and DRG 206 (Other Respiratory System Diagnoses without MCC, relative weight 0.9257), in Pre-MDC and MDC 04 (Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about tracheostomy stricture ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for tracheostomy stricture?
- J95.03 — Malfunction of tracheostomy stoma.
Is J95.03 billable?
- Yes. J95.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J95.03 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J95.03 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J95.03 a CC or MCC?
- J95.03 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.