H60.9
Unspecified otitis externa
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by inflammation, swelling and redness to the outer ear and ear canal.
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An acute or chronic inflammatory process involving the skin of the outer ear and the ear canal.
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Inflammation of the outer ear including the external ear canal, cartilages of the auricle ear cartilage), and the tympanic membrane.
Details
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H60.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H60.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H60.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 H60.9 may differ.