ICD-10 Code H61.103 – Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.103 – Unspecified noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a bilateral, noninfectious disorder of the outer ear (pinna) when the exact condition is not specified. Use it when documentation confirms both ears are affected but does not name a more precise diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include visible pinna abnormality, swelling, irritation, deformity, or other nonspecific changes without evidence of infection.
When to use this code
Use H61.103 when the provider documents a nonspecific noninfective disorder involving both pinnae and no better-defined code is available. It is appropriate when the note states “bilateral” and does not identify a specific lesion, injury, or congenital condition.
Check documentation if the record is unclear about laterality or cause. If the condition is infectious, traumatic, or more specifically described, a different code may be required.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for infectious ear conditions, traumatic injuries, or congenital anomalies of the pinna. Also avoid it when documentation supports a more specific bilateral ear diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the absence of infection before assigning H61.103.