ICD-10 Code H61.121 – Hematoma of pinna, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.121 – Hematoma of pinna, right ear
What it is
Use this code for a blood collection in the right outer ear, usually between the skin and cartilage. It describes a localized hematoma of the pinna on the right side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include swelling, bruising, tenderness, and a fluctuant or firm auricular mass after trauma. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H61.121 when the provider documents a hematoma limited to the right pinna, such as after blunt injury, sports trauma, or friction. Code it when the record clearly identifies the right ear and the lesion as a hematoma. Check documentation if the note only says ear swelling or injury.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left ear or unspecified ear hematoma, or for infections, abscesses, or lacerations of the ear. If the documentation does not confirm a hematoma, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and the exact anatomic site in the note before assigning H61.121.