H60.8X9
BillableOther otitis externa, unspecified ear
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 where the specific ear affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Avoid using this code if possible; documentation should specify which ear(s) are affected
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.8Other otitis externa└H60.8XOther otitis externa└H60.8X9Other otitis externa, unspecified ear
└H60.8X9Other otitis externa, unspecified ear