H60.60
BillableUnspecified chronic otitis externa, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Long-term inflammation of the outer ear canal that is not caused by infection, affecting an unspecified ear.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates chronic duration; ensure condition has persisted beyond acute phase
- •Query provider for laterality if not documented
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.6Unspecified chronic otitis externa└H60.60Unspecified chronic otitis externa, unspecified ear
└H60.60Unspecified chronic otitis externa, unspecified ear