H62.8Header code — not billable
Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
Short description: Oth disorders of external ear in diseases classd elswhr
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H62
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H62
H62Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhereH62.4Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhereH62.40Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, unsp earYesH62.41Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, right earYesH62.42Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, left earYesH62.43Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, bilateralYesH62.8XOth disorders of external ear in diseases classd elswhrH62.8X1Oth disorders of r ext ear in diseases classd elswhrYesH62.8X2Oth disorders of left external ear in diseases classd elswhrYesH62.8X3Oth disorders of ext ear in diseases classd elswhr, biYesH62.8X9Oth disorders of ext ear in diseases classd elswhr, unsp earYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H62.8?
H62.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere.
Is H62.8 a billable code?
No. H62.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H62.8 in?
H62.8 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H62.8 become effective?
H62.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H62.8?
H62.8 belongs to category H62, which includes 11 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.