ICD-10 H61.009
Billable / SpecificUnspecified perichondritis of external ear, unspecified ear
About ICD-10-CM H61.009
ICD-10-CM code H61.009 represents Unspecified perichondritis of external ear, unspecified ear. This is a billable/specific code in the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter (block H61). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H61.009 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for H61.009
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H61.009 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H61.009.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H61.009
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert H61.009 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| H61.009 | 38000 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To H61.009
Other codes in section H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
ICD-10 H61.009, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H61.009 billable? +
Yes, H61.009 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does H61.009 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, H61.009 maps to ICD-9 codes: 38000. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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