H60.02
BillableAbscess of left external 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 on the left side.
Coding Tips
- •This code is more specific than H60.00 and should be used when the left ear is documented
- •Document the specific location within the external ear and any causative factors
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.0Abscess of external ear└H60.02Abscess of left external ear
└H60.02Abscess of left external ear