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ICD-10-CM · FY2027
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8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)
Official coding guidelines
8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)
ICD-10-CM · FY2027 · Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027
Contents
ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Section I. Conventions, general coding guidelines and chapter specific guidelines
A. Conventions for the ICD-10-CM
B. General Coding Guidelines
C. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines
1. Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99), U07.1, U09.9
2. Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
3. Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
4. Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89)
5. Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01 – F99)
6. Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99)
7. Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59)
8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95)
9. Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99)
10. Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99), U07.0
11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
12. Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
13. Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)
14. Chapter 14: Diseases of Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
15. Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O9A)
16. Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)
17. Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
18. Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
19. Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
20. Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99)
21. Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
22. Chapter 22: Codes for Special Purposes (U00-U85)
Section II. Selection of Principal Diagnosis
Section III. Reporting Additional Diagnoses
Section IV. Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient Services
Present on Admission Reporting Guidelines
Reserved for future guideline expansion
7. Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59)
9. Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99)