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H62.4

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H62.40Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified earH62.41Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, right earH62.42Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left earH62.43Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • otitis externa (in):
  • candidiasis (B37.84)
  • herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
  • herpes zoster (B02.8)
Code First
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • erysipelas (A46)
  • impetigo (L01.0-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H60-H62Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
H62Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
H62.4Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhereNot billable
H62.40Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified earBillable
H62.41Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, right earBillable
H62.42Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left earBillable
H62.43Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H62.4:

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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