Diseases of external ear (H60-H62) ICD-10-CM
The H60–H62 section covers diseases of external ear with 191 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 144 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 3 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 3 ranges · 191 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| H60 | Otitis externa (H60) | 94 | 72 |
| H61 | Other disorders of external ear (H61) | 85 | 64 |
| H62 | Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H62) | 12 | 8 |
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About the H60–H62 Code Range
ICD-10 codes H60-H62 cover medical conditions affecting the external ear, including specific inflammatory, infectious, and structural disorders. This range provides detailed classification for various types of otitis externa, deformities, and other ear canal abnormalities, helping precise coding for treatment and diagnosis.
The H60 series focuses mostly on otitis externa and related infections such as abscesses (furunculosis), cellulitis, malignant otitis externa (necrotizing infections often linked to Pseudomonas aeruginosa), and swimmer's ear. Synonyms like "external ear abscess" or "chronic mycotic otitis externa" correspond to specific subcodes, enabling coders to capture infection types and laterality (right, left, bilateral). Codes also include noninfective acute otitis externa types, such as allergic or chemical contact otitis. H61 codes identify other external ear disorders such as perichondritis (inflammation of ear cartilage), acquired deformities (piercing complications or split earlobes), hematomas, impacted cerumen (earwax blockage), stenosis (narrowing of ear canal), and exostosis (bony growths). Precise distinction between acute, chronic, traumatic, or secondary causes aids accurate documentation. Finally, H62 codes address external ear conditions occurring in conjunction with other systemic diseases, specifying cases where otitis externa or other disorders arise from external disease processes. This comprehensive range supports detailed classification for external ear disorders vital for clinical coding accuracy and effective patient care communication.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the H60-H62 range?
The H60-H62 range contains 191 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 144 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does H60-H62 cover?
The range covers diseases of external ear. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
