H60.523
BillableAcute chemical otitis externa, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Sudden inflammation of the outer ear canals on both sides caused by exposure to a chemical substance.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when documentation explicitly indicates bilateral chemical otitis externa
- •Document the specific chemical exposure when possible for complete medical record documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.52Acute chemical otitis externa└H60.523Acute chemical otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.523Acute chemical otitis externa, bilateral