H61.819
BillableExostosis of external canal, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign bony growth in the external ear canal when the specific side (right, left, or bilateral) is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use as a last resort when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider for clarification on which ear(s) are affected to assign more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.8Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.81Exostosis of external canal└H61.819Exostosis of external canal, unspecified ear
└H61.819Exostosis of external canal, unspecified ear