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H62.4Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
SectionDiseases of external ear (H60-H62)
Parent codeH62 — Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • otitis externa (in):
  • candidiasis (B37.84)
  • herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
  • herpes zoster (B02.8)

Code First

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • erysipelas (A46)
  • impetigo (L01.0-)

Subcategories (4)

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