H61.8

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other specified disorders of external ear

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H61Other disorders of external ear
H61.8Other specified disorders of external ear
H61.81Exostosis of external canal
H61.89Other specified disorders of external ear

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H61.8:

chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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2026

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