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H60.313

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Diffuse otitis externa, bilateral

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 both ears, typically caused by bacterial infection and characterized by itching, pain, and drainage.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral diffuse otitis externa may suggest a systemic or environmental cause; review clinical context
  • •Ensure documentation explicitly confirms bilateral involvement before assigning this code

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.3Other infective otitis externa└H60.31Diffuse otitis externa└H60.313Diffuse otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.313Diffuse otitis externa, bilateral

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