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.