ICD-10 Code H61.891 – Other specified disorders of right external ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.891 – Other specified disorders of right external ear
What it is
This code identifies a specified disorder affecting the right external ear that does not fit a more precise ICD-10-CM category. Use it when documentation names a right-sided external ear condition but gives no exact standard diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include visible right external ear abnormality, discomfort, swelling, irritation, or other localized changes noted on examination.
When to use this code
Use H61.891 when the provider documents a nontraumatic disorder of the right external ear and no more specific code is available. It is appropriate for charted conditions such as an unspecified localized ear abnormality, provided the record clearly identifies the right side.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left or bilateral ear conditions, traumatic injuries, or middle ear disease. If the documentation is vague or conflicts with a specific diagnosis, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and the exact documented term before assigning H61.891.