H61 – Other disorders of external ear
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
ICD-10-CM code
H61
- Code
H61(claims format:H61)- Description
- Other disorders of external ear
- 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
Billable codes under H61
H61 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H61.0 – Chondritis and perichondritis of external earHeader (more codes below)
- H61.1 – Noninfective disorders of pinnaHeader (more codes below)
- H61.2 – Impacted cerumenHeader (more codes below)
- H61.3 – Acquired stenosis of external ear canalHeader (more codes below)
- H61.8 – Other specified disorders of external earHeader (more codes below)
- H61.9 – Disorder of external ear, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H61?
H61 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of external ear, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H61 a billable code?
No. H61 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.