ICD-10-CM H61.003: Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateral

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About ICD-10-CM Code H61.003 (Unspecified perichondritis of external ear)

ICD-10-CM code H61.003 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 H61.003 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H61.003 - Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateral. 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 Unspecified perichondritis of external ear related to bilateral.