ICD-10-CM H61.02: Chronic perichondritis of external ear

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H61.02

Chronic perichondritis of external ear

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H61.02 (Chronic perichondritis of external ear)

ICD-10-CM code H61.02 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 H61.02 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H61.02 - Chronic perichondritis 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 Chronic perichondritis of external ear.