ICD-10-CM Code S01.309

Unspecified open wound of unspecified ear

Version 2020 Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

S01.309 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of unspecified open wound of unspecified ear. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code S01.309 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like avulsion of auricle of ear, cochlear trauma, injury of eustachian tube, injury of eustachian tube, injury of external auditory canal, multiple open wounds with complication, etc

ICD-10:	S01.309
Short Description:	Unspecified open wound of unspecified ear
Long Description:	Unspecified open wound of unspecified ear

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

S01.309A - ... initial encounter
S01.309D - ... subsequent encounter
S01.309S - ... sequela

Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Avulsion of auricle of ear
Cochlear trauma
Injury of Eustachian tube
Injury of Eustachian tube
Injury of external auditory canal
Multiple open wounds with complication
Open wound of auditory canal
Open wound of auditory canal with complication
Open wound of auditory canal without complication
Open wound of auricle of ear without complication
Open wound of cochlea
Open wound of cochlea with complication
Open wound of cochlea without complication
Open wound of ear
Open wound of ear auricle with complication
Open wound of ear ossicle
Open wound of ear ossicle
Open wound of ear with complication
Open wound of ear without complication
Open wound of eustachian tube
Open wound of eustachian tube
Open wound of Eustachian tube with complication
Open wound of Eustachian tube without complication
Open wound of external ear
Open wound of external ear with complication
Open wound of external ear without complication
Open wound of multiple sites of ear with complication
Open wound of multiple sites of ear without complication
Open wound of ossicles with complication
Open wound of ossicles without complication

Code Classification

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
- Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
  - Open wound of head (S01)

Code History

FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
(First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients

Ear Disorders

Your ear has three main parts: outer, middle and inner. You use all of them in hearing. Sound waves come in through your outer ear. They reach your middle ear, where they make your eardrum vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones, called ossicles, in your middle ear. The vibrations travel to your inner ear, a snail-shaped organ. The inner ear makes the nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. Your brain recognizes them as sounds. The inner ear also controls balance.

A variety of conditions may affect your hearing or balance:

Ear infections are the most common illness in infants and young children.
Tinnitus, a roaring in your ears, can be the result of loud noises, medicines or a variety of other causes.
Meniere's disease may be the result of fluid problems in your inner ear; its symptoms include tinnitus and dizziness.
Ear barotrauma is an injury to your ear because of changes in barometric (air) or water pressure.

Some ear disorders can result in hearing disorders and deafness.

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Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include

Animal bites
Bruises
Burns
Dislocations
Electrical injuries
Fractures
Sprains and strains

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