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M95.10

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Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

A permanent deformity of the ear cartilage that develops from repeated trauma or injury, causing the ear to become thickened and misshapen with a lumpy appearance, without specification of which ear is affected.

Coding Tips

  • •Use M95.11 or M95.12 if the specific ear (right or left) is documented; only use M95.10 when laterality is not specified
  • •This condition is commonly seen in wrestlers, boxers, and rugby players due to repeated ear trauma

Code Hierarchy

└M95Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue└M95.1Cauliflower ear└M95.10Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear
└M95.10Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear

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