Unspecified otitis externa, left ear. H60.92 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM H60.92 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
In an amazing political move, a sentence recently was inserted into a must-pass bill in Congress – the SGR patch – that delayed ICD-10 for at least another year. It had nothing to do with the SGR. It was little-noticed and seldom mentioned. Too late, the ICD-10 proponents mobilized. The bill passed. And ICD-10 was again delayed!
001 (acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of eardrum, right ear) CPT: 99203.
332 - Swimmer's ear, left ear.
ICD-10 code H60. 92 for Unspecified otitis externa, left ear is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the ear and mastoid process .
ICD-10-CM Code for Otitis media, unspecified H66. 9.
Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal, which is the tube between the outer ear and eardrum. Otitis externa is often referred to as "swimmer's ear" because repeated exposure to water can make the ear canal more vulnerable to inflammation.
Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, is an inflammation, irritation, or infection of the external ear canal. Swimmer's ear is caused by fungi or bacteria.
Acute otitis externa is a common condition involving inflammation of the ear canal. The acute form is caused primarily by bacterial infection, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus the most common pathogens.
9: Fever, unspecified.
ICD-10-CM Code for Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral H60. 553.
91.
ICD-10 code: H90. 3 Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral.
H65. 41 - Chronic allergic otitis media. ICD-10-CM.
Necrotizing (malignant) Otitis Externa – An infection that extends into the deeper tissues adjacent to the EAC. It primarily occurs in adult patients who are immunocompromised (e.g., as a result of diabetes mellitus or AIDS), and is rarely described in children. May result in cases of cellulitis and osteomyelitis.
Otomycosis – Infection of the ear canal secondary to fungus species such as Candida or Aspergillus. Complete clinical documentation should indicate the type of otitis externa, such as noninfective, actinic, chemical, contact, eczematoid, infective, reactive, or malignant, as well as the laterality (right, left, bilateral) ...
Otitis externa is commonly known as “swimmer’s ear” and usually is caused by bacteria invading the skin inside the ear canal. Symptoms are usually mild, at first, but may worsen without treatment. Doctors often classify swimmer’s ear according to mild, moderate, and advanced stages of progression.#N#Mild signs and symptoms:
Advanced progression signs and symptoms include: Severe pain that may radiate to face, neck, or side of the head. Complete blockage of ear canal. Redness or swelling of outer ear.
Chronic Otitis Externa – The same as acute diffuse OE, but of greater than six weeks’ duration. Eczematous (eczematoid) Otitis Externa – Encompasses a variety of dermatologic conditions (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and eczema) that may infect the EAC.