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Non-billableAcute 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.
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is an ear disorder? An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear. Your ear has three main parts, and each one plays a different role in helping you hear: Outer ear. The part you see and the ear canal. It catches sound and sends them to your…
Read more about Ear Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Ciprofloxacin and DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and HydrocortisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Colistin Sulfate, Neomycin Sulfate, Thonzonium Bromide and Hydrocortisone Acetate›
- FinafloxacinQuinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Hydrocortisone and Acetic AcidCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Hydrocortisone OticCorticosteroid [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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