ICD-10 Code H61.102 – Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, left ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.102 – Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, left ear
What it is
This code identifies a noninfective disorder affecting the outer ear flap, or pinna, on the left side. It is used when the condition is documented but not described more specifically.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see pain, swelling, redness, itching, deformity, or other localized changes of the left pinna without evidence of infection.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a noninfective problem of the left pinna but does not name a more specific diagnosis. It fits cases where laterality is clear and the record supports the outer ear as the affected site. If the note gives a precise condition, code that diagnosis instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for infectious ear conditions, external ear canal disorders, or middle ear disease. Check documentation if the diagnosis is actually a traumatic, congenital, or neoplastic ear condition.
Coding tip
Verify that the left side and the pinna are both documented before assigning H61.102.