ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H60.5
Acute noninfective otitis externa
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H60.5
Inclusion Terms
Acute otitis externa NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H60.5 (Acute noninfective otitis externa)
ICD-10-CM code H60.5 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 H60.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H60.5 - Acute noninfective otitis externa. 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 Acute noninfective otitis externa.