ICD-10-CM H62: Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H62

Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H62

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • otitis externa (in):
  • candidiasis (B37.84)
  • herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
  • herpes zoster (B02.8)
Code First
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • erysipelas (A46)
  • impetigo (L01.0-)
Code First
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for H62):

H62.4 - Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere 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 elsewhere H62.8X - Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere 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 ICD-10-CM Code H62 (Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere)

ICD-10-CM code H62 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 H62 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H62 - Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere.