ICD Code H61.21
ICD code H61.21 is used to identify and classify cases of impacted earwax in the right ear for accurate medical documentation.
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What is ICD diagnosis code H61.21
ICD code H61.21 is impacted earwax in the right ear.
When to use ICD code H61.21
1. Presence of cerumen (earwax) accumulation in the right ear canal
2. Cerumen is tightly packed or adherent, causing partial or complete obstruction
3. Symptoms may include hearing loss, ear fullness, discomfort, itching, or tinnitus in the right ear
4. Visualization of impacted cerumen on otoscopic examination
5. No evidence of infection or other underlying ear pathology causing the symptoms
Billable CPT codes for ICD code H61.21
Relevant CPT codes for ICD code H61.21 include:
- 69209 (Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral)
- 69210 (Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral)
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