H61.30 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
- Code
H61.30(claims format:H6130)- Description
- Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified
- 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 › H61.3
Billable codes under H61.30
H61.30 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H61.301 – Acquired stenosis of right external ear canal, unspecifiedBillable
- H61.302 – Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal, unspecifiedBillable
- H61.303 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified, bilateralBillable
- H61.309 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified, unspecified earBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H61.3 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
- Collapse of external ear canal
- postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-)
Index terms for H61.30
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H61.3
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H61.30?
H61.30 is the ICD-10-CM code for acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H61.30 a billable code?
No. H61.30 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H61.30 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.