H60.321
BillableHemorrhagic otitis externa, right ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This condition involves bleeding and inflammation in the ear canal of the right ear, typically caused by infection, trauma, or skin conditions. It results in ear pain, drainage, and sometimes hearing difficulties.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as right ear (H60.321) versus left ear (H60.322) or bilateral (H60.323) to ensure accurate code selection
- •Investigate the underlying cause of hemorrhagic otitis externa when documented, as additional codes may be needed if related to trauma, infection, or dermatological conditions
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.3Other infective otitis externa└H60.32Hemorrhagic otitis externa└H60.321Hemorrhagic otitis externa, right ear
└H60.321Hemorrhagic otitis externa, right ear