Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H61.109 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear. This code falls under the section "Diseases of external ear" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H61.109 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H61.109 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H61.109 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H61.109 is H61.10 ("Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna"). H61.109 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H61.109 is located in Section H60-H62 — "Diseases of external ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H61.109 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, unspecified ear is H61.109.
Yes, H61.109 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H61.109 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H61.109 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.