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H61.033

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Chondritis of external ear, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the cartilage in both external ears, causing pain and potential deformity of the ear structure.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies bilateral involvement; if only one ear is affected, use H61.031 or H61.032 instead
  • •Chondritis may be associated with relapsing polychondritis or trauma; review clinical notes for underlying cause

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear└H61.03Chondritis of external ear└H61.033Chondritis of external ear, bilateral
└H61.033Chondritis of external ear, bilateral

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