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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mass at the Earlobe

ICD-10 Coding for Mass at the Earlobe

H61.1
D22.2
C44.2-

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

Also Known as:
Earlobe Lump
Earlobe Swelling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mass at the Earlobe

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mass at the Earlobe

Use ICD-10 code H61.1 for noninfective disorders of pinna, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Noninfective disorders of pinna

Non-Billable
H61.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a fluctuant mass without infection

Applicable To

  • • Inflammatory masses without infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies noninfective nature.

Benign neoplasm of ear and external auricular canal

Non-Billable
D22.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming benign nature
  • • Well-circumscribed, mobile mass

Applicable To

  • • Lipoma
  • • Sebaceous adenoma

Important Notes

  • • Document biopsy results to confirm benign status.

Malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal

Non-Billable
C44.2-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy with histopathology confirming malignancy

Applicable To

  • • Basal cell carcinoma
  • • Squamous cell carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure malignancy is confirmed via biopsy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95-B97

Bacterial and viral infectious agents

Use if an infectious agent is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a mass at the earlobe?

The ICD-10 code for a noninfective mass at the earlobe is H61.1. For benign neoplasms, use D22.2, and for malignant neoplasms, use C44.2-.

How do you document a benign neoplasm of the earlobe?

Document the size, location, and characteristics of the mass, and confirm the benign nature with a biopsy. Specify laterality for accurate coding.

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