H61.039
BillableChondritis of external ear, unspecified 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 in the external ear when the specific ear affected is not documented or unclear.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation; request clarification when possible
- •This is a less specific code; bilateral or unilateral codes are preferred if documentation permits
Code Hierarchy
└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear└H61.03Chondritis of external ear└H61.039Chondritis of external ear, unspecified ear
└H61.039Chondritis of external ear, unspecified ear