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H61.031

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Chondritis of right 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 of the right external ear, typically resulting from infection or trauma.

Coding Tips

  • •Chondritis differs from perichondritis in that it involves the cartilage itself rather than the surrounding tissue
  • •Document any associated trauma, infection, or underlying systemic conditions that may contribute to the chondritis

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear└H61.03Chondritis of external ear└H61.031Chondritis of right external ear
└H61.031Chondritis of right external ear

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