H60.529
BillableAcute chemical otitis externa, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A sudden inflammation of the outer ear canal caused by chemical irritation or exposure, affecting an unspecified ear.
Coding Tips
- •Identify the specific chemical agent if documented to assign a more precise code
- •Clarify which ear is affected (right, left, or bilateral) when possible to avoid using the unspecified code
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.52Acute chemical otitis externa└H60.529Acute chemical otitis externa, unspecified ear
└H60.529Acute chemical otitis externa, unspecified ear