H61.2

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H61.2

Non-billable

Impacted cerumen

H61.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Impacted cerumen. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H61.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H61
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is an ear disorder? An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear. Your ear has three main parts, and each one plays a different role in helping you hear: Outer ear. The part you see and the ear canal. It catches sound and sends them to your…

Read more about Ear Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Wax in ear

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H61.2?
H61.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Impacted cerumen". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H61.2 a billable code?
No — H61.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H61.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H61.2?
H61.2 has 4 more specific child codes, including H61.20, H61.21, H61.22.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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