H61.003

Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateral

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H61Other disorders of external ear
H61.0Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear
H61.00Unspecified perichondritis of external ear
H61.003Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateral

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H61.003:

subcategoryH61.0
Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 152
Otitis Media and URI with MCC
DRG 153
Otitis Media and URI without MCC

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