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H61.032

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

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between chondritis (cartilage inflammation) and perichondritis (surrounding tissue inflammation) in documentation
  • •Note any causative factors such as ear piercing complications, burns, or systemic inflammatory conditions

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear└H61.03Chondritis of external ear└H61.032Chondritis of left external ear
└H61.032Chondritis of left external ear

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