H60.90
BillableUnspecified 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 ear canal infection or inflammation where neither the specific type nor the affected ear is identified.
Coding Tips
- •This is the least specific otitis externa code; use only when no other information is available
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain more specific diagnosis details
Code Hierarchy
└H60Otitis externa└H60.9Unspecified otitis externa└H60.90Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear
└H60.90Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear