H61.03 Chondritis of external ear

The ICD-10-CM code for Chondritis of external ear is H61.03 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

Section

H60-H62: Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)

Category H61

85 codes (64 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to H61.03:

• Chondritis › auricle
• Chondritis › external ear
• Chondritis › pinna

Inclusion Terms

• Chondritis of auricle
• Chondritis of pinna

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion

8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool