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H62.4

Non-billable

Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

H62.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H62.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H62
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •otitis externa (in):
  • •candidiasis (B37.84)
  • •herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
  • •herpes zoster (B02.8)

Code first

  • •underlying disease, such as:
  • •erysipelas (A46)
  • •impetigo (L01.0-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H62.4?
H62.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H62.4 a billable code?
No — H62.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H62.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H62.4?
H62.4 has 4 more specific child codes, including H62.40, H62.41, H62.42.
What is excluded from H62.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): otitis externa (in):; candidiasis (B37.84); herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1); herpes zoster (B02.8).

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

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