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H60.593

Billable

Other noninfective acute 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 from causes other than infection or reactive irritation.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is explicitly documented
  • •May indicate systemic dermatologic condition affecting both ears

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