H61.399 – Other acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified ear

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H61.399
Code
H61.399 (claims format: H61399)
Description
Other acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified ear
Short description
Other acquired stenosis of external ear canal, 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 › H61.39

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 H61.39

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H61.399?

H61.399 is the ICD-10-CM code for other acquired stenosis of external ear canal, unspecified ear, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).

Is H61.399 a billable code?

Yes. H61.399 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H61.399 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.