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H62.40

Billable

Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, unsp ear

Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

H60-H62

Parent Code

H62.4

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • otitis externa (in):
  • candidiasis (B37.84)
  • herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
  • herpes zoster (B02.8)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • erysipelas (A46)
  • impetigo (L01.0-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, unsp ear?

The ICD-10-CM code for otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, unsp ear is H62.40. The full clinical description is "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear". H62.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code H62.40 mean?

ICD-10-CM code H62.40 represents "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear". It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is H62.40 a billable code?

Yes, H62.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is H62.40 in?

H62.40 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).

What codes cannot be used with H62.40?

H62.40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: otitis externa (in):; candidiasis (B37.84); herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1); and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for H62.40?

H62.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477440. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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