H61.003
✓ Billable
Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateral
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
Code
H61.003
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H61.003?
ICD-10-CM code H61.003 represents Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, bilateral. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is H61.003 billable?
Yes. H61.003 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is H61.003 in?
H61.003 belongs to the Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter (H60–H95) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the H61 category
H61
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H61.0
Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear
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H61.1
Noninfective disorders of pinna
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H61.2
Impacted cerumen
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H61.3
Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
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H61.8
Other specified disorders of external ear
Non-billable
H61.9
Disorder of external ear, unspecified
Non-billable
H61.00
Unspecified perichondritis of external ear
Non-billable
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