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H60.311

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Diffuse otitis externa, right ear

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

What This Code Means

A widespread inflammation of the entire ear canal affecting the right ear, typically caused by bacterial infection and characterized by itching, pain, and drainage.

Coding Tips

  • •Diffuse otitis externa is more common than malignant otitis externa; ensure you distinguish between the two conditions
  • •Document the causative organism if identified, as this may support medical necessity for specific treatments

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.3Other infective otitis externa└H60.31Diffuse otitis externa└H60.311Diffuse otitis externa, right ear
└H60.311Diffuse otitis externa, right ear

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