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H60.00

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Abscess of external ear, unspecified ear

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A localized collection of pus (abscess) in the external ear canal or outer ear, affecting an unspecified ear.

Coding Tips

  • •If the abscess location is specified as right or left, use codes H60.01 or H60.02 for greater specificity
  • •Document whether the abscess is in the ear canal, auricle, or other external ear structures

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.0Abscess of external ear└H60.00Abscess of external ear, unspecified ear
└H60.00Abscess of external ear, unspecified ear

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