H61.31

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to trauma

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
H61.3Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
H61.31Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to trauma
H61.311Acquired stenosis of right external ear canal secondary to trauma
H61.312Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to trauma
H61.313Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to trauma, bilateral
H61.319Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to trauma, unspecified ear

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The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H61.31:

subcategoryH61.3
Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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2026

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