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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chondritis

ICD-10 Coding for Chondritis

M94.0
H61.031

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

Also Known as:
Costochondritis
Tietze Syndrome
External Ear Chondritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chondritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chondritis

Use ICD-10 code M94.0 for chondrocostal junction syndrome [tietze], ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]

Billable Code
M94.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of swelling at the costochondral junction

Applicable To

  • • Tietze syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies swelling to differentiate from costochondritis.

Chondritis of right external ear

Billable Code
H61.031
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain, erythema, and swelling of the right auricle

Applicable To

  • • Right ear chondritis

Important Notes

  • • Specify laterality to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R22.2

Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

Use to specify swelling if not implicit in Tietze syndrome.

B95.61

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use if infection is confirmed by culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for costochondritis?

The ICD-10 code for costochondritis, specifically with swelling, is M94.0, which is used for Tietze syndrome.

How do you code ear chondritis?

Ear chondritis is coded with H61.03-, specifying laterality such as H61.031 for the right ear.

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