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H61.20

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Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

Earwax buildup that has become impacted or stuck in the ear canal, blocking sound transmission, when the specific ear is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality is not specified in the documentation
  • •Query provider for laterality information to assign a more specific code if possible

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.2Impacted cerumen└H61.20Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
└H61.20Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear

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