H61.892
BillableOther specified disorders of left external ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other health conditions affecting the left external ear that don't fit into standard categories, such as dermatitis, granulation tissue, or other ear canal disorders.
Coding Tips
- •Clearly document the specific disorder in the medical record since this is a non-specific code
- •Review all H61 codes to ensure a more specific diagnosis code is not available
Code Hierarchy
└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.8Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.89Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.892Other specified disorders of left external ear
└H61.892Other specified disorders of left external ear