H60.399
BillableOther infective otitis externa, unspecified ear
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 caused by bacteria, fungi, or other organisms that doesn't fit into more specific categories. It's commonly known as swimmer's ear or external ear infection.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific causative organism is not documented or doesn't fit other specified infective otitis externa codes (H60.31x or H60.32x)
- •Verify laterality is documented; if unspecified ear is not appropriate, query the provider for clarification on which ear is affected to assign the correct fifth character
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.3Other infective otitis externa└H60.39Other infective otitis externa└H60.399Other infective otitis externa, unspecified ear
└H60.399Other infective otitis externa, unspecified ear