International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
A fluctuant collection of purulent exudate and necrotic tissue located in the external auditory canal or in the soft tissues of the pinna, most commonly due to Staphylococcus aureus.
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Add Stem and/or Extension codes to form a cluster code which adds detail to the condition.
Laterality - only one may be selected
Specific anatomy - multiple selections are allowed