ICD-10 Code H61.91 – Disorder of right external ear, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.91 – Disorder of right external ear, unspecified
What it is
This code identifies an unspecified disorder affecting the right external ear. Use it when documentation confirms a right-sided external ear problem but does not name a more specific condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records may note pain, swelling, redness, itching, deformity, or another abnormal finding of the right outer ear.
When to use this code
Use H61.91 when the provider documents a disorder of the right external ear and the exact diagnosis is not stated or cannot be coded more specifically. It also fits when the note only says “right external ear disorder” or similar wording. Check documentation if laterality or specificity is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for conditions limited to the ear canal, middle ear, or hearing loss. If the chart identifies a specific disorder, code that diagnosis instead of an unspecified external ear disorder.
Coding tip
Confirm that the documentation supports the right side and external ear before assigning H61.91.