The block H60–H62 of ICD-10 is titled “Diseases of external ear”. It is part of Chapter VIII, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, and holds 3 groups.
Codes in H60–H62
- H62.0Otitis externa in bacterial diseases classified elsewhere
- H62.1Otitis externa in viral diseases classified elsewhere
- H62.2Otitis externa in mycoses
- H62.3Otitis externa in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
- H62.4Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
- H62.8Other disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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