H62 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H62Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H62 sits
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Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
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Category H62
Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
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Code H62
Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
Codes under H62
H62 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H62.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H62.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H62.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H62.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H62.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H62 mean?
H62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is H62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H62 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H62 located in ICD-10-CM?
H62 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of external ear (H60-H62) (H60–H62), under category H62, Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for H62?
No inclusion terms are listed for H62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.