H60.8X3
BillableOther otitis externa, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An unusual or less common type of ear canal infection or inflammation affecting both ears.
Coding Tips
- •This code is for atypical or rare forms of otitis externa not captured by other H60 codes
- •Confirm bilateral involvement is documented before assigning this code
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.8Other otitis externa└H60.8XOther otitis externa└H60.8X3Other otitis externa, bilateral
└H60.8X3Other otitis externa, bilateral