H60.542
BillableAcute eczematoid otitis externa, left 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 on the left ear with eczema-like skin changes and irritation.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish this from other acute otitis externa types by documenting eczematoid characteristics
- •Ensure left ear laterality is clearly documented in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.54Acute eczematoid otitis externa└H60.542Acute eczematoid otitis externa, left ear
└H60.542Acute eczematoid otitis externa, left ear