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H60.592

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Other noninfective acute otitis externa, left ear

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Sudden inflammation of the left outer ear canal from causes other than infection or reactive irritation.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left ear is documented before coding
  • •Consider if condition is related to dermatitis, eczema, or other noninfective causes

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa└H60.59Other noninfective acute otitis externa└H60.592Other noninfective acute otitis externa, left ear
└H60.592Other noninfective acute otitis externa, left ear

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