ICD-10 code for Cauliflower ear

The ICD-10-CM code for Cauliflower ear is M95.1 (Cauliflower ear).

Within M95 (other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue), M95.1 is specifically for Cauliflower ear. Related codes cover acquired deformity of nose (M95.0), other acquired deformity of head (M95.2), acquired deformity of neck (M95.3), acquired deformity of chest and rib (M95.4), acquired deformity of pelvis (M95.5), other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system (M95.8) and acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified (M95.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M95.10 (unspecified ear), M95.11 (right ear) and M95.12 (left ear).

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of M95.1, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: other acquired deformities of ear (H61.1).