H61.329 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, unspecified ear
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
ICD-10-CM code
H61.329
- Code
H61.329(claims format:H61329)- Description
- Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, unspecified ear
- Short description
- Acq stenos of ext ear canal sec to inflam & infct, unsp ear
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › H61.32
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-)
Related codes in H61.32
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H61.329?
H61.329 is the ICD-10-CM code for acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, unspecified ear, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H61.329 a billable code?
Yes. H61.329 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H61.329 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.