H61.322

Billable

Acquired stenosis of l ext ear canal sec to inflam and infct

Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

H60-H62

Parent Code

H61.32

Coding Notes

Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)

Clinical Terms

  • Postinfectious left external ear canal stenosis
  • Stenosis of left external auditory canal due to and following infection
  • Stenosis of left external auditory canal as late effect of infection
  • Stenosis of left external auditory canal due to and following inflammation
  • Stenosis of left external ear canal due to and following inflammation
  • Stenosis of left external auditory canal as a sequela of infection
  • Stenosis of left external ear canal due to and following infection
  • Chronic otitis externa of left external auditory canal
  • Postinflammatory left external ear canal stenosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acquired stenosis of l ext ear canal sec to inflam and infct?

The ICD-10-CM code for acquired stenosis of l ext ear canal sec to inflam and infct is H61.322. The full clinical description is "Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection". H61.322 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code H61.322 mean?

ICD-10-CM code H61.322 represents “Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is H61.322 a billable code?

Yes, H61.322 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is H61.322 in?

H61.322 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).

What codes cannot be used with H61.322?

H61.322 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-).

What SNOMED CT codes does H61.322 map to?

H61.322 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 1088511000119104, 1089501000119106, 1089511000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for H61.322?

H61.322 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2881614. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does H61.322 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acquired stenosis of l ext ear canal sec to inflam and infct affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H61.322?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H61.322 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.