ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H60.4
Cholesteatoma of external ear
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H60.4
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- cholesteatoma of middle ear (H71.-)
- recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-)
Inclusion Terms
Keratosis obturans of external ear (canal)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H60.4 (Cholesteatoma of external ear)
ICD-10-CM code H60.4 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 H60.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H60.4 - Cholesteatoma 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 Cholesteatoma of external ear.