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 2027. 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
Otitis externa is inflammation of the outer ear, including the ear canal, ear cartilage, and eardrum. This group also includes other outer-ear disorders.
H60 separates otitis externa by conditions and forms such as abscess, cellulitis, infection, acute noninfective inflammation, and unspecified chronic inflammation. H61 includes cartilage inflammation, impacted earwax, and acquired narrowing of the ear canal. H62 separates otitis externa from other outer-ear disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.
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 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
