H62.42 Billable Code
Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear
Effective From: 10/01/2016
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 H62.4.
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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