H61.23 — Impacted cerumen, bilateral

H61.23

ICD-10 Chapter 8: Ear & Mastoid Process — illustrative image — Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60–H95) — illustrative image

What this code means

Impacted cerumen of both ears: earwax blocking both ear canals.

Also called: bilateral impacted cerumen, earwax blockage both ears.

When this code is used

Used for impacted cerumen, bilateral.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H61.23 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H61.23?

H61.23 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Impacted cerumen, bilateral”. Impacted cerumen of both ears: earwax blocking both ear canals.

When is code H61.23 used?

Used for impacted cerumen, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).

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