H62.43
BillableOtitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, bilateral
Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
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
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, bilateral?
The ICD-10-CM code for otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, bilateral is H62.43. The full clinical description is "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral". H62.43 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code H62.43 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H62.43 represents “Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral”. 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 H62.43 a billable code?
Yes, H62.43 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is H62.43 in?
H62.43 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What codes cannot be used with H62.43?
H62.43 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 H62.43?
H62.43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2881635. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H62.43 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like otitis externa in oth diseases classd elswhr, bilateral 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 H62.43?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H62.43 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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