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H60.20

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Malignant otitis externa, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

A serious ear canal infection that can spread to surrounding bone and tissue, affecting an unspecified ear. This condition requires prompt treatment to prevent complications.

Coding Tips

  • •Malignant otitis externa is typically associated with diabetes or immunocompromised patients; review clinical documentation for underlying conditions
  • •If laterality is documented, use H60.21, H60.22, or H60.23 instead of the unspecified code H60.20

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.2Malignant otitis externa└H60.20Malignant otitis externa, unspecified ear
└H60.20Malignant otitis externa, unspecified ear

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