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H60.553

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Acute reactive 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 both outer ear canals caused by a reaction to irritation rather than infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when documentation clearly indicates bilateral involvement
  • •Ensure the condition is reactive/noninfective in nature

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.55Acute reactive otitis externa└H60.553Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.553Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral

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