Unspecified otitis externa, unspecified ear H60. 90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H60. 90 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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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.
Based on the available documentation, the correct code is H60. 91 Unspecified otitis externa, right ear.
9: Fever, unspecified.
An ear infection (sometimes called acute otitis media) is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections.
Ear canal trauma. Ear canal carcinoma. Otitis media with a perforation or ventilation tube present. Chondritis.
The key physical finding of OE is pain upon palpation of the tragus (anterior to ear canal) or application of traction to the pinna (the hallmark of OE). Examination reveals erythema, edema, and narrowing of the external auditory canal (EAC), and a purulent or serous discharge may be noted (see the image below).
Otitis externa means that the inflammation is confined to the external part of the ear canal and does not go further than the eardrum. See the separate leaflet called Ear Infection (Otitis Media), for an infection of the middle ear.
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 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H60. 92 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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.
ICD-10-CM Code for Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral H60. 553.
Otitis externa is also known as acute actinic otitis externa, acute allergic otitis externa, acute chemical otitis externa, acute chemical otitis externa (ear canal infection), acute contact otitis externa, acute eczematoid otitis externa, acute non-infective otitis externa, acute radiation otitis externa, acute seborrheic otitis externa, acute traumatic otitis externa, allergic otitis externa, Allergic otitis externa, Bilat acute actinic otitis externa, Bilat acute chemical otitis externa, Bilat acute contact otitis externa, Bilat acute eczematoid otitis externa, acute reactive otitis externa, Bilateral acute actinic otitis externa, Bilateral acute chemical otitis externa, Bilateral acute contact otitis externa, Bilateral acute eczematoid otitis externa, Bilateral acute reactive otitis externa, Both sides acute actinic otitis externa, Both sides acute chemical otitis externa, Both sides acute contact otitis externa, Both sides acute eczematoid otitis externa, Both sides acute reactive otitis externa, Dermatitis of external auditory canal, Dermatitis, auditory canal, Ear canal dermatitis, Eczema of ear lobe, Eczema of external auditory canal, Edema of ear canal, Left acute actinic otitis externa, Left acute chemical otitis externa, Left acute contact otitis externa, Left acute eczematoid otitis externa, Left acute reactive otitis externa, Non-infective otitis externa, Otitis externa (ear canal infection), from eczema, Otitis externa, acute eczematoid, Right acute actinic otitis externa, Right acute chemical otitis externa, Right acute contact otitis externa, Right acute eczematoid otitis externa, Right acute reactive otitis externa, and Seborrheic otitis externa.
Otitis externa is an infection of the skin on the outer ear canal leading into the ear drum. The infection is typically caused by bacteria but can also be due to a fungus. The symptoms are itching in and around the ear canal, pain in the ear, watery discharge from the ear, a lack of ear wax, and dry skin in your ear canal.
380.22 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other acute otitis externa. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common.
General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
380.15 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of chronic mycotic otitis externa. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-9 Code Edits are applicable to this code:
Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common.
General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.