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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

H62.8Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

Not billable — use a more specific code

H62.8 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 1 more specific codes beneath it.Short description: Oth disorders of external ear in diseases classd elswhr

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About H62.8

H62.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere. It belongs to category H62 (disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere), block H60-H62 (diseases of external ear) and chapter 8 (diseases of the ear and mastoid process). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 1 subcodes must be used instead.

Within H62, choose H62.8 (Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere (H62.4).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H62.8X (elsewhere).

Code first underlying disease, such as: gout (M1A.-, M10.-).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under H62.8

Coding notes

Code firstSequence the underlying condition first
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to H62.8.

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.

Codes whose notes reference H62.8

  • M1AUse additional code
  • M10Use additional code

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about H62.8

Is H62.8 billable?

No. H62.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.