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H60.5

Non-billable

Acute noninfective otitis externa

H60.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute noninfective otitis externa. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H60.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H60
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H60.5?
H60.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute noninfective otitis externa". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H60.5 a billable code?
No — H60.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H60.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H60.5?
H60.5 has 7 more specific child codes, including H60.50, H60.51, H60.52.

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

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