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H61.21

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Impacted cerumen, right 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 right ear canal, blocking sound transmission.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether cerumen removal was performed, as this affects treatment coding
  • •Verify right ear laterality is clearly stated in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.2Impacted cerumen└H61.21Impacted cerumen, right ear
└H61.21Impacted cerumen, right ear

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