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H61.013

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Acute perichondritis of external ear, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

This code describes a sudden inflammation of the cartilage surrounding both ears on the outside. It's a painful condition that affects the structural cartilage of the external ear on both sides of the head.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies 'bilateral' (both ears) before assigning this code; if only one ear is affected, use H61.011 or H61.012 instead
  • •Ensure the condition is documented as 'acute' rather than chronic; acute perichondritis typically develops suddenly and may require urgent treatment

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear└H61.01Acute perichondritis of external ear└H61.013Acute perichondritis of external ear, bilateral
└H61.013Acute perichondritis of external ear, bilateral

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