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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for perichondritis

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Perichondritis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding perichondritis

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for perichondritis; the code depends on the details below.

More specific perichondritis codes (official index)

  • auricle
  • bronchus J98.09 — Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
  • ear (external) H61.00 — Unspecified perichondritis of external ear
  • acute H61.01 — Acute perichondritis of external ear
  • chronic H61.02 — Chronic perichondritis of external ear
  • external auditory canal
  • larynx J38.7 — Other diseases of larynx
  • syphilitic A52.73 — Symptomatic late syphilis of other respiratory organs
  • typhoid A01.09 — Typhoid fever with other complications
  • nose J34.89 — Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
  • pinna
  • trachea J39.8 — Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

Common questions about perichondritis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for bronchus perichondritis?

J98.09 — Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified.

What is the ICD-10 code for ear perichondritis?

H61.00 — Unspecified perichondritis of external ear (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for larynx perichondritis?

J38.7 — Other diseases of larynx.

What is the ICD-10 code for nose perichondritis?

J34.89 — Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses.

What is the ICD-10 code for trachea perichondritis?

J39.8 — Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract.