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H61.20 — Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear
H61.20
What this code means
Impacted cerumen is earwax that has built up and blocks the ear canal, causing muffled hearing.
Also called: impacted earwax, impacted cerumen.
When this code is used
Used for impacted cerumen of an unspecified ear.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code H61.20 belongs to Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, which covers codes H60–H95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
Related anatomy
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H61.20?
H61.20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear”. Impacted cerumen is earwax that has built up and blocks the ear canal, causing muffled hearing.
When is code H61.20 used?
Used for impacted cerumen of an unspecified ear. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.