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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Otitis Externa Right Ear

ICD-10 Coding for Otitis Externa Right Ear

H60.331
H60.531
H60.91

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code H60.331 for swimmer's ear, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Swimmer's ear, right ear

Billable Code
H60.331
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive history of swimming or water exposure

Applicable To

  • • Acute infective otitis externa due to water exposure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies water exposure and clinical findings.

Acute contact otitis externa, right ear

Billable Code
H60.531
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Eczematoid changes
  • • History of contact with allergen

Applicable To

  • • Allergic contact dermatitis of the ear

Important Notes

  • • Document allergen exposure and clinical findings.

Unspecified otitis externa, right ear

Billable Code
H60.91
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General symptoms of ear infection without specific etiology

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use unless absolutely necessary due to lack of specificity.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.5

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Use if Pseudomonas is confirmed via culture

L23.3

Allergic contact dermatitis

Use if allergy triggers otitis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for otitis externa right ear?

The ICD-10 code for otitis externa right ear is H60.331 for swimmer's ear and H60.531 for acute contact otitis externa.

How do you code swimmer's ear in the right ear?

Swimmer's ear in the right ear is coded as H60.331, requiring documentation of water exposure and canal edema.

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