Is H61.32 a billable code?
No. H61.32 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H61.32: Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H61.32 groups related diagnoses under acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H61.32
- H61.321Acquired stenosis of right external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection
- H61.322Acquired stenosis of left external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection
- H61.323Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, bilateral
- H61.329Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection, unspecified ear
Other codes in H61.3 Acquired stenosis of external ear canal
H61.32 questions
What does H61.32 mean?
H61.32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acquired stenosis of external ear canal secondary to inflammation and infection. It is in chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.