H61.3
Non-billableAcquired stenosis of external ear canal
H61.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acquired stenosis of external ear canal. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H61.30 for billing.
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Collapse of external ear canal
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H61.3?
- H61.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acquired stenosis of external ear canal". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
- Is H61.3 a billable code?
- No — H61.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H61.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H61.3?
- H61.3 has 4 more specific child codes, including H61.30, H61.31, H61.32.
- What is excluded from H61.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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