ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H60.0
Abscess of external ear
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H60.0
Inclusion Terms
- Boil of external ear
- Carbuncle of auricle or external auditory canal
- Furuncle of external ear
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H60.0 (Abscess of external ear)
ICD-10-CM code H60.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H60.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H60.0 - Abscess of external ear. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Abscess of external ear.