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H61.00

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Unspecified perichondritis of external ear

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

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Child Codes (4)

H61.001Unspecified perichondritis of right external earH61.002Unspecified perichondritis of left external earH61.003Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateralH61.009Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, unspecified ear

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Code Information

CodeH61.00
BillableNo — Header code
ParentH61.0
CategoryDiseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)