ICD-10-CM H61.021: Chronic perichondritis of right external ear

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About ICD-10-CM Code H61.021 (Chronic perichondritis of right external ear)

ICD-10-CM code H61.021 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 H61.021 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H61.021 - Chronic perichondritis of right 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 right external ear.