H60 ICD-10-CM Code: Otitis externa
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H60Otitis externa
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H60 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
- 3
Category H60
Otitis externa
- 4
Code H60
Otitis externa
Codes under H60
H60 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H60.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H60.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H60.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H60.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H60.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H60 mean?
H60 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Otitis externa.”
Is H60 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H60 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H60 located in ICD-10-CM?
H60 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of external ear (H60-H62) (H60–H62), under category H60, Otitis externa.
What coding notes are listed for H60?
No inclusion terms are listed for H60 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.