H60.93 — Unspecified otitis externa, bilateral
H60.93

What this code means
Otitis externa affecting both ear canals: infection or inflammation of the outer ears.
Also called: bilateral otitis externa.
When this code is used
Used for unspecified otitis externa, bilateral.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code H60.93 belongs to Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, which covers codes H60–H95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H60.93?
H60.93 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified otitis externa, bilateral”. Otitis externa affecting both ear canals: infection or inflammation of the outer ears.
When is code H60.93 used?
Used for unspecified otitis externa, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).
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