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H60.529

Billable
ChapterH60–H95
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Official Description

Acute chemical otitis externa, unspecified ear

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).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H60Otitis externa
H60.5Acute noninfective otitis externa
H60.52Acute chemical otitis externa
H60.529Acute chemical otitis externa, unspecified ear

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H60.529:

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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