M95.10 – Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M95)
ICD-10-CM code
M95.10
- Code
M95.10(claims format:M9510)- Description
- Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › M95.1
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.-)
M95.1 – Cauliflower ear
Excludes2 (not included here):
- other acquired deformities of ear (H61.1)
Related codes in M95.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M95.10?
M95.10 is the ICD-10-CM code for cauliflower ear, unspecified ear, in the block M95 (Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M95)).
Is M95.10 a billable code?
Yes. M95.10 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M95.10 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.