H60.53 Acute contact otitis externa
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The ICD-10-CM code for Acute contact otitis externa is H60.53 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.
Classification
- Section
- H60-H62: Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
- Category H60
- 94 codes (72 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to H60.53:
- Otitis (acute) › externa › acute (noninfective) › contact
Official Coding Guidelines
Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026
References
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