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H61.893

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Other specified disorders of external ear, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Other health conditions affecting both external ears that don't fit into standard categories, such as bilateral dermatitis or other ear canal disorders.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is documented; if unilateral, use laterality-specific codes
  • •Provide detailed description of the condition in medical record to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.8Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.89Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.893Other specified disorders of external ear, bilateral
└H61.893Other specified disorders of external ear, bilateral

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