H60.393
BillableOther infective otitis externa, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes an infection of the outer ear canal that affects both ears and is caused by organisms other than the common bacterial or fungal pathogens typically seen in otitis externa. It represents a bilateral (both-sided) ear infection of the external ear canal.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies bilateral involvement; if only one ear is affected, use H60.391 (right) or H60.392 (left) instead
- •Ensure the causative organism is documented; if a specific pathogen is identified (such as pseudomonas or fungal), consider using a more specific code from the H60.3 subcategory
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.3Other infective otitis externa└H60.39Other infective otitis externa└H60.393Other infective otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.393Other infective otitis externa, bilateral