H61.312
BillableAcquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to trauma
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Narrowing of the left ear canal that resulted from a previous injury or trauma to that ear.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly links the stenosis to a traumatic event
- •Consider coding the associated injury code if still relevant to current treatment
Code Hierarchy
└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.3Acquired stenosis of external ear canal└H61.31Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to trauma└H61.312Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to trauma
└H61.312Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to trauma