2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.121Hematoma of pinna, right ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H60-H62›H61

ICD-10-CM H61.121
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H61.121 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hematoma of pinna, right ear. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156. Coders also document this condition as bleeding pinna. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified disorders of the ear.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H61.121
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hematoma of pinna, right ear
Short Description
Hematoma of pinna, right ear
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H61.12
Hematoma of pinna

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH60-H62Diseases of external ear
CategoryH61Other disorders of external ear
This CodeH61.121Hematoma of pinna, right ear

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bleeding pinna
  • Hematoma of pinna
  • Hematoma of right auricular region
  • Hematoma of right pinna

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H61.121: its own notes plus those printed at H61.1 and Chapter 8. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From H61.1 Noninfective disorders of pinna applies to 16 codes
From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the ear condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the ear condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name H61.121, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming H61.121: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • M95.1 Cauliflower ear
    other acquired deformities of ear (H61.1) names H61.1, which includes this code

Use Additional Code 2

These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and H61.121 is one of the codes named.

  • M10 Gout
    Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H61.1-, H62.8-) names H61.1-, which includes this code
  • M1A Chronic gout
    Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H61.1-, H62.8-) names H61.1-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EAR006
Other specified and unspecified disorders of the ear
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert H61.121 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
380.31 Hematoma auricle/pinna
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H61.121Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for hematoma of pinna, right ear?

The ICD-10-CM code for hematoma of pinna, right ear is H61.121 (sometimes written as H61121). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H61.121 (Hematoma of pinna) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hematoma of pinna, right ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H61.121 group to?

When hematoma of pinna, right ear is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 156, 155, 154, with relative weights from 0.6656 to 1.5916 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H61.121?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hematoma of pinna, right ear converts to ICD-9-CM 380.31 (hematoma auricle/pinna). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.