M95.11 is the authoritative medical code for Cauliflower ear, right ear. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for cauliflower ear, right ear (ICD-10-CM M95.11), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Cauliflower ear, right ear is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code M95.11. Excludes2 (not included here): other acquired deformities of ear H61.1; 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; postprocedural musculoskeletal disorders M96.-.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M95.11 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- other acquired deformities of ear H61.1
- 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
- postprocedural musculoskeletal disorders M96.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can M95.11 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, M95.11 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: other acquired deformities of ear (H61.1); acquired absence of limbs and organs (Z89-Z90); acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21); congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M95.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- M95 — Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M95.0 — Acquired deformity of nose
- M95.1 — Cauliflower ear
- M95.10 — Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear
- M95.12 — Cauliflower ear, left ear
- M95.2 — Other acquired deformity of head
- M95.3 — Acquired deformity of neck
- M95.4 — Acquired deformity of chest and rib
- M95.5 — Acquired deformity of pelvis
- M95.8 — Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system
View all 11 codes in the M95 family