H61.32 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
- Code
H61.32(claims format:H6132)- Description
- Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection
- Short description
- Acquired stenosis of ext ear canal sec to inflam and infct
- 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 H61.32
H61.32 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H61.321 – Acquired stenosis of right external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infectionBillable
- H61.322 – Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infectionBillable
- H61.323 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, bilateralBillable
- H61.329 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, 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 H61.32
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 H61.32?
H61.32 is the ICD-10-CM code for acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H61.32 a billable code?
No. H61.32 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H61.32 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.