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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Externa

ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Externa

H60.332
H60.512

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left otitis externa includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Swimmer's Ear Left Ear
External Ear Infection Left Ear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Externa

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Externa

Use ICD-10 code H60.332 for diffuse otitis externa, left ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diffuse otitis externa, left ear

Billable Code
H60.332
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema and edema in the left ear canal
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'left ear' and 'diffuse otitis externa'

Applicable To

  • • Swimmer's ear, left ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'diffuse' and 'left ear' to avoid unspecified coding.

Acute chemical otitis externa, left ear

Billable Code
H60.512
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of chemical exposure
  • • Irritation and inflammation of the left ear canal

Applicable To

  • • Chemical irritation of the left ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chemical exposure is documented to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.5

Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when the infection is caused by Pseudomonas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left otitis externa?

The ICD-10 code for diffuse otitis externa of the left ear is H60.332. It is used for conditions like swimmer's ear affecting the left ear.

How do you code chemical otitis externa in the left ear?

For chemical otitis externa affecting the left ear, use ICD-10 code H60.512, which covers acute chemical irritation.

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