H62.8X3
BillableOther disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A disorder affecting both external ears that occurs as a complication of another disease (other than otitis externa).
Coding Tips
- •Bilateral involvement must be explicitly documented in the clinical record
- •Do not combine with unilateral codes for the same condition
Code Hierarchy
└H62Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere└H62.8Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere└H62.8XOther disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere└H62.8X3Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
└H62.8X3Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral