H60.0 – Abscess of external ear

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H60.0

Code: H60.0 (claims format: H600)
Description: Abscess of external ear
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block: H60-H62 Diseases of external ear
Parent codes: H60

Billable codes under H60.0

H60.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H60.00 – Abscess of external ear, unspecified earBillable
H60.01 – Abscess of right external earBillable
H60.02 – Abscess of left external earBillable
H60.03 – Abscess of external ear, bilateralBillable

Notes for H60.0

Applicable to:

Boil of external ear
Carbuncle of auricle or external auditory canal
Furuncle of external ear

Index terms for H60.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Abscess, ear, external

Related codes in H60

H60.1 – Cellulitis of external earHeader
H60.2 – Malignant otitis externaHeader
H60.3 – Other infective otitis externaHeader
H60.4 – Cholesteatoma of external earHeader
H60.5 – Acute noninfective otitis externaHeader
H60.6 – Unspecified chronic otitis externaHeader
H60.8 – Other otitis externaHeader
H60.9 – Unspecified otitis externaHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H60.0?

H60.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for abscess of external ear, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).

Is H60.0 a billable code?

No. H60.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H60.0 belong to?

It belongs to category H60 – Otitis externa.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.