ICD-10-CM H60.553: Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral

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About ICD-10-CM Code H60.553 (Acute reactive otitis externa)

ICD-10-CM code H60.553 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 H60.553 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H60.553 - Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral. 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 reactive otitis externa related to bilateral.