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H60.1

Non-billable

Cellulitis of external ear

H60.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cellulitis of external ear. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H60.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H60
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Includes

  • •Cellulitis of auricle
  • •Cellulitis of external auditory canal

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H60.1?
H60.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cellulitis of external ear". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H60.1 a billable code?
No — H60.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H60.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H60.1?
H60.1 has 4 more specific child codes, including H60.10, H60.11, H60.12.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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