H60.23

Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Malignant otitis externa, bilateral

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H60Otitis externa
H60.2Malignant otitis externa
H60.23Malignant otitis externa, bilateral

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H60.23:

chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 154
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
DRG 155
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
DRG 156
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC

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