Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H62) ICD-10-CM
The H62 code range covers disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere with 12 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the H62 Range 12 codes · 8 billable
- H62 Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H62.4 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H62.40 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
- H62.41 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, right ear
- H62.42 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear
- H62.43 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
- H62.8 Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H62.8X Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H62.8X1 Other disorders of right external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
- H62.8X2 Other disorders of left external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
- H62.8X3 Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
- H62.8X9 Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
About the H62 Code Range
These disorders affect the external ear in diseases classified elsewhere. H62.4 describes outer ear inflammation, while H62.8 describes other external ear disorders.
Both branches distinguish the right ear, left ear, both ears, and an unspecified ear. The other-disorder branch passes through H62.8X before its ear-specific subdivisions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H62 range?
Of the 12 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H62 range classify?
The range classifies disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
