ICD-10 Code H61.129 – Hematoma of pinna, unspecified ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.129 – Hematoma of pinna, unspecified ear
What it is
H61.129 identifies a collection of blood in the pinna, the outer ear, without laterality specified. Use it when the record documents a pinna hematoma but does not state right or left ear.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized swelling, bruising, tenderness, and a fluctuant outer ear after trauma. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation if the side, cause, or severity is unclear.
When to use this code
Assign this code when the provider documents a hematoma of the pinna and the affected ear is not specified. It is appropriate for traumatic auricular swelling described as a hematoma, with no laterality in the note. If the record names the right or left ear, use the laterality-specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use it for ear canal lesions, generalized ear swelling, or conditions documented as abscess, cellulitis, or otitis. Check documentation when the note describes auricular injury without confirming a hematoma.
Coding tip
Confirm both the diagnosis and laterality in the provider note before selecting H61.129.