All ICD10 Codes

H61.2

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Impacted cerumen

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H61.20Impacted cerumen, unspecified earH61.21Impacted cerumen, right earH61.22Impacted cerumen, left earH61.23Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Wax in ear
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H61Other disorders of external ear
H61.2Impacted cerumenNot billable
H61.20Impacted cerumen, unspecified earBillable
H61.21Impacted cerumen, right earBillable
H61.22Impacted cerumen, left earBillable
H61.23Impacted cerumen, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H61.2:

chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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