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H60.551

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Acute reactive otitis externa, right 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 right ear that develops as a reaction to irritation or infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the triggering factor or irritant when available to support medical necessity
  • •Ensure right ear laterality is clearly documented in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.55Acute reactive otitis externa└H60.551Acute reactive otitis externa, right ear
└H60.551Acute reactive otitis externa, right ear

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