H62.4 Non-Billable Code
Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
Chapter Classification
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Section Detail
H60-H62
Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of H62.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease, such as:
- erysipelas (A46)
- impetigo (L01.0-)
excludes1
- otitis externa (in):
- candidiasis (B37.84)
- herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
- herpes zoster (B02.8)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- H62.40 - Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear Billable
- H62.41 - Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, right ear Billable
- H62.42 - Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear Billable
- H62.43 - Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral Billable
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