H62.4 – Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Code First
underlying disease, such as:
erysipelas (A46)
impetigo (L01.0)
Type 1 Excludes
otitis externa (in):
candidiasis (B37.84)
herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
herpes zoster (B02.8)
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| H60-H95 | Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95) |
| H60-H62 | Diseases of external ear (H60-H62) |
| H62 | Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere |
| H62.4 |
Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
Type 1 Excludes
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)
|
| H62.40 | Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear |
| H62.41 | Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, right ear |
| H62.42 | Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear |
| H62.43 | Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral |