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H60.533

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Acute contact otitis externa, bilateral

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 affecting both ears caused by direct contact with an irritating substance or allergen.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when documentation clearly indicates bilateral involvement
  • •Document the specific contact agent when available for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.53Acute contact otitis externa└H60.533Acute contact otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.533Acute contact otitis externa, bilateral

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