Diagnosis Code: H62.4

Short Description: Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

Long Description: Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

The code H62.4 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

• Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60–H95)
  • Diseases of external ear (H60-H62)
    • Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H62)
      • H62.4 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code H62.4 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

• Type 1 Excludes Notes:
  • 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*-)

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