ICD-10 Code H61.191 – Noninfective disorders of pinna, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.191 – Noninfective disorders of pinna, right ear
What it is
This code identifies a noninfectious disorder affecting the right pinna, the outer ear flap. Use it when the documentation names a right-sided pinna condition but does not specify a more exact diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see localized swelling, deformity, pain, itching, or visible skin or cartilage changes involving the right auricle without evidence of infection.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a noninfective condition of the right pinna and no more specific code is available. It may apply to congenital, traumatic, inflammatory, or other noninfectious auricular disorders if the record supports the right side and excludes infection.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for infectious ear conditions, otitis externa, or middle ear disease. If the documentation identifies a more specific pinna diagnosis, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm that the note clearly states “right” pinna and documents a noninfectious process before assigning H61.191.