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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Ear Wax

ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Ear Wax

H61.21
H61.22
H61.23

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Impacted Ear Wax

Use ICD-10 code H61.21 for impacted cerumen, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Impacted cerumen, right ear

Billable Code
H61.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of symptoms like hearing loss or ear fullness
documentation:
  • • Detailed otoscopic findings

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen obstructing tympanic membrane visualization

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately.

Impacted cerumen, left ear

Billable Code
H61.22
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen obstructing tympanic membrane visualization

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately.

Impacted cerumen, bilateral

Billable Code
H61.23
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cerumen obstructing tympanic membrane visualization

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for impacted ear wax?

The ICD-10 codes for impacted ear wax are H61.21 for the right ear, H61.22 for the left ear, and H61.23 for bilateral cases.

How do you code for cerumen removal?

Use CPT code 69210 for cerumen removal requiring instrumentation and 69209 for removal by irrigation.

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