H62.4
Non-billableOtitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- otitis externa (in):
- •candidiasisB37.84
- •herpes viral [herpes simplex]B00.1
- •herpes zosterB02.8
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •erysipelasA46
- •impetigoL01.0
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere is H62.4. The full clinical description is "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere". H62.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H62.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H62.4 represents “Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H62.4 a billable code?
No, H62.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under H62.4.
What chapter is H62.4 in?
H62.4 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What codes cannot be used with H62.4?
H62.4 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 subcategories under H62.4?
H62.4 has 4 child codes, including: H62.40 (Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, unsp ear), H62.41 (Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, right ear), H62.42 (Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, left ear), H62.43 (Otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, bilateral).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H62.4?
H62.4 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.
How does H62.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H62.4?
H62.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: AA3Y (Other specified otitis externa).
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