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H60.13

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Cellulitis of external ear, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation and infection of the external ear skin affecting both ears, causing redness, swelling, and warmth on both sides.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when cellulitis is documented in both ears
  • •Bilateral involvement may indicate a more systemic infection; document any underlying causes or systemic symptoms

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.1Cellulitis of external ear└H60.13Cellulitis of external ear, bilateral
└H60.13Cellulitis of external ear, bilateral

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