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H61.899

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Other specified disorders of external ear, unspecified 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 external ear when the specific side is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality cannot be determined; query provider for clarification when possible
  • •Document the specific disorder to justify use of this non-specific code

Code Hierarchy

└H61Other disorders of external ear└H61.8Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.89Other specified disorders of external ear└H61.899Other specified disorders of external ear, unspecified ear
└H61.899Other specified disorders of external ear, unspecified ear

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