H61.01 – Acute perichondritis of external ear
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
- Code
H61.01(claims format:H6101)- Description
- Acute perichondritis of external ear
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- Block
- H60-H62 Diseases of external ear
- Parent codes
- H61 › H61.0
Billable codes under H61.01
H61.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H61.0 – Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear
- Chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis
- Perichondritis of auricle
- Perichondritis of pinna
Index terms for H61.01
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H61.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H61.01?
H61.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute perichondritis of external ear, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H61.01 a billable code?
No. H61.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H61.01 belong to?
It belongs to category H61 – Other disorders of external ear.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.