ICD-10-CM H60.521: Acute chemical otitis externa, right ear

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About ICD-10-CM Code H60.521 (Acute chemical otitis externa)

ICD-10-CM code H60.521 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 H60.521 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H60.521 - Acute chemical otitis externa, right 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 Acute chemical otitis externa related to right ear.