H60.559 Acute reactive otitis externa, unspecified ear

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The ICD-10-CM code for Acute reactive otitis externa, unspecified ear is H60.559 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Section
H60-H62: Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
Category H60
94 codes (72 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion

8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.8

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Related Codes

Parent Code

H60.55 Acute reactive otitis externa

Other Codes Under H60.55

H60.551 Acute reactive otitis externa, right ear H60.552 Acute reactive otitis externa, left ear H60.553 Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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