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H60.53

Non-billable

Acute contact otitis externa

H60.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute contact otitis externa. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H60.531 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H60.5
Subcodes
4
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 H60.53?
H60.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute contact otitis externa". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H60.53 a billable code?
No — H60.53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H60.531) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H60.53?
H60.53 has 4 more specific child codes, including H60.531, H60.532, H60.533.

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

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