Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear

This code signifies a non-infectious condition affecting the outer ear (pinna) where the specific nature of the disorder is not documented. It indicates a structural or functional abnormality of the auricle that is not caused by an infection.

Use this code when the medical record indicates a non-infectious disorder of the pinna, but lacks further specificity regarding the exact diagnosis. This is appropriate when documentation describes symptoms like ear deformity, swelling, or pain of the external ear without identifying a more precise etiology or condition.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis for the non-infective pinna disorder is available (e.g., H61.0- for perichondritis, H61.11- for hematoma of pinna).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the condition is non-infectious; otherwise, consider codes for infective disorders.
• This code should be used as a last resort when no other specific non-infective pinna disorder can be identified from the medical record.