ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H61
Other disorders of external ear
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H61
postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-)
- cauliflower ear (M95.1-)
- gouty tophi of ear (M1A.-)
cauliflower ear (M95.1-)
- Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis
- Perichondritis of auricle
- Perichondritis of pinna
- Chondritis of auricle
- Chondritis of pinna
Disorder of pinna NOS
Acquired deformity of auricle
Hematoma of auricle
Wax in ear
Collapse of external ear canal
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for H61):
About ICD-10-CM Code H61 (Other disorders of external ear)
ICD-10-CM code H61 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H61 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H61 - Other disorders of external ear. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other disorders of external ear.