ICD-10-CM H61.3: Acquired stenosis of external ear canal

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H61.3

Acquired stenosis of external ear canal

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H61.3

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

postprocedural stenosis of external ear canal (H95.81-)

Inclusion Terms

Collapse of external ear canal

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H61.3 (Acquired stenosis of external ear canal)

ICD-10-CM code H61.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H61.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H61.3 - Acquired stenosis of external ear canal. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acquired stenosis of external ear canal.