H60.63
BillableUnspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-lasting infection or inflammation of the outer ear canal affecting both ears, with the specific cause not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when chronic otitis externa is confirmed in both ears and the specific type cannot be determined
- •If the specific cause is known (fungal, bacterial, etc.), use a more specific H60 code instead
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.6Unspecified chronic otitis externa└H60.63Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.63Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral