H61.3 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
ICD-10-CM code
H61.3
- Code
H61.3(claims format:H613)- Description
- Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- Block
- H60-H62 Diseases of external ear
- Parent codes
- H61
Billable codes under H61.3
H61.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H61.30 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
- H61.31 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to traumaHeader (more codes below)
- H61.32 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infectionHeader (more codes below)
- H61.39 – Other acquired stenosis of external ear canalHeader (more codes below)
Notes for H61.3
Applicable to:
- Collapse of external ear canal
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-)
Related codes in H61
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H61.3?
H61.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for acquired stenosis of external ear canal, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H61.3 a billable code?
No. H61.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H61.3 belong to?
It belongs to category H61 – Other disorders of external ear.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.