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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Cerumen

ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Cerumen

H61.20
H61.21
H61.22

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

Also Known as:
Earwax Impaction
Cerumen Obstruction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Cerumen

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Cerumen

Use ICD-10 code H61.20 for impacted cerumen, unspecified ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear

Billable Code
H61.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Lack of laterality specification in the medical record.

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen impaction without specification of ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the unspecified nature of the condition.

Impacted cerumen, right ear

Billable Code
H61.21
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen impaction in the right ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented.

Impacted cerumen, left ear

Billable Code
H61.22
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen impaction in the left ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented.

Impacted cerumen, bilateral

Billable Code
H61.23
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen impaction in both ears

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral impactation is clearly documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for impacted cerumen?

The ICD-10 code for impacted cerumen is H61.2-, with specific codes for laterality: H61.21 for right ear, H61.22 for left ear, and H61.23 for bilateral.

How do you code bilateral impacted cerumen?

For bilateral impacted cerumen, use ICD-10 code H61.23 and apply modifier 50 if billing for procedures on both ears.

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