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M95.11

M95.11: Cauliflower ear, right ear

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMright

M95.11 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for cauliflower ear, right ear. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes2 inherited from the categories above M95.11

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on M95.1: Cauliflower ear

  • other acquired deformities of ear (H61.1)

Written on M95: Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

  • acquired absence of limbs and organs (Z89-Z90)
  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
  • congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  • deforming dorsopathies (M40-M43)
  • dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] (M26.-)
  • postprocedural musculoskeletal disorders (M96.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

M95.11 is named in 7 Medicare coverage policies: 0 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 7 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A58865Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A58883Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A58893Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A59374Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under M95.1

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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