H60.333

H60.333

Billable

Swimmer's ear, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

An infection of the outer ear canal affecting both ears, commonly caused by water exposure during swimming or bathing.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when documentation explicitly states bilateral involvement
•Do not use this code if only one ear is affected; select the appropriate unilateral code instead

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa └H60.3Other infective otitis externa └H60.33Swimmer's ear └H60.333Swimmer's ear, bilateral

└H60.333Swimmer's ear, bilateral