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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Impaction Left Ear

ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Impaction Left Ear

H61.22

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cerumen impaction left ear includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Earwax Blockage Left Ear
Impacted Earwax Left Ear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Impaction Left Ear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Impaction Left Ear

Use ICD-10 code H61.22 for impacted cerumen, left ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Impacted cerumen, left ear

Billable Code
H61.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of symptoms like hearing loss or pain due to cerumen impaction.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify left ear and symptoms or obstruction.

Applicable To

  • • Complete obstruction of the ear canal by cerumen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and symptoms to support the use of H61.22.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H91.90

Unspecified hearing loss

Use when hearing loss is associated with the cerumen impaction.

H92.09

Otalgia, unspecified ear

Use when ear pain is associated with the cerumen impaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cerumen impaction in the left ear?

The ICD-10 code for cerumen impaction in the left ear is H61.22. It is used when the ear canal is obstructed by earwax, causing symptoms like hearing loss or pain.

How is cerumen impaction in the left ear documented?

Document cerumen impaction by specifying the left ear, symptoms such as hearing loss, and the method of removal, including any instruments used.

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