H61.30 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H61.30
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:

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

Applicable to:
  • Collapse of external ear canal
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • 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.