M95.1 – Cauliflower ear

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M95)

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M95.1

Code: M95.1 (claims format: M951)
Description: Cauliflower ear
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M95 Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M95)
Parent codes: M95

Billable codes under M95.1

M95.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M95.10 – Cauliflower ear, unspecified earBillable
M95.11 – Cauliflower ear, right earBillable
M95.12 – Cauliflower ear, left earBillable

Notes for M95.1

Excludes2 (not included here):

other acquired deformities of ear (H61.1)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M95 – Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes2 (not included here):

acquired absence of limbs and organs (Z89-Z90)
acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43)
dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
postprocedural musculoskeletal disorders (M96.-)

Index terms for M95.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Cauliflower ear

Related codes in M95

M95.0 – Acquired deformity of noseBillable
M95.2 – Other acquired deformity of headBillable
M95.3 – Acquired deformity of neckBillable
M95.4 – Acquired deformity of chest and ribBillable
M95.5 – Acquired deformity of pelvisBillable
M95.8 – Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal systemBillable
M95.9 – Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M95.1?

M95.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for cauliflower ear, in the block M95 (Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M95)).

Is M95.1 a billable code?

No. M95.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M95.1 belong to?

It belongs to category M95 – Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

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.