H61.109
BillableUnspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A general disorder affecting the outer ear (pinna) that is not caused by infection, when the specific ear is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined; request clarification from provider for proper code assignment
- •This is the least specific code in this category; bilateral or unilateral codes are preferred
Code Hierarchy
└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.1Noninfective disorders of pinna└H61.10Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna└H61.109Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear
└H61.109Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear