2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H61.193Noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H60-H62›H61

ICD-10-CM H61.193
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H61.193 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral. 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 weathering nodule of helix of bilateral ears. 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
H61.193
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral
Short Description
Noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H61.19
Other noninfective disorders of pinna

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH60-H62Diseases of external ear
CategoryH61Other disorders of external ear
This CodeH61.193Noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Weathering nodule of helix of bilateral ears
  • Weathering nodule of helix of ear
  • Weathering nodule of helix of left ear
  • Weathering nodule of helix of right ear

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H61.193: 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 H61.193, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming H61.193: 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 H61.193 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

Ear Disorders

An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear.

The full article covers:

  • What is an ear disorder?
  • What causes ear disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of ear disorders?
  • How are ear disorders diagnosed?
  • How are ear disorders treated?
  • Can ear disorders be prevented?

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Convert H61.193 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
380.39 Noninfect dis pinna NEC
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 H61.193Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral?

The ICD-10-CM code for noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral is H61.193 (sometimes written as H61193). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H61.193 (Other noninfective disorders of pinna) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does H61.193 group to?

When noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral 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 H61.193?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, noninfective disorders of pinna, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 380.39 (noninfect dis pinna NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.