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H60.2

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Malignant otitis externa

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H60.20Malignant otitis externa, unspecified earH60.21Malignant otitis externa, right earH60.22Malignant otitis externa, left earH60.23Malignant otitis externa, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H60Otitis externa
H60.2Malignant otitis externaNot billable
H60.20Malignant otitis externa, unspecified earBillable
H60.21Malignant otitis externa, right earBillable
H60.22Malignant otitis externa, left earBillable
H60.23Malignant otitis externa, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H60.2:

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

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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