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H61.002

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Unspecified perichondritis of left external ear

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the cartilage and surrounding tissue of the left outer ear where the specific cause is not identified.

Coding Tips

  • •Perichondritis is distinct from otitis externa; ensure the diagnosis specifically mentions cartilage involvement
  • •If a specific cause is documented (trauma, infection, autoimmune), use a more specific H61 code

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear└H61.00Unspecified perichondritis of external ear└H61.002Unspecified perichondritis of left external ear
└H61.002Unspecified perichondritis of left external ear

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