H61.39 – Other acquired stenosis of external ear canal

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H61.39

Code: H61.39 (claims format: H6139)
Description: Other 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 › H61.3

Billable codes under H61.39

H61.39 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 H61.39

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Stenosis, stenotic, external ear canal, specified cause NEC

Related codes in H61.3

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H61.39?

H61.39 is the ICD-10-CM code for other acquired stenosis of external ear canal, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).

Is H61.39 a billable code?

No. H61.39 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H61.39 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.