H60.39 – Other infective otitis externa
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
ICD-10-CM code
H60.39
- Code
H60.39(claims format:H6039)- Description
- Other infective otitis externa
- 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 › H60.3
Billable codes under H60.39
H60.39 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Index terms for H60.39
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H60.3
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H60.39?
H60.39 is the ICD-10-CM code for other infective otitis externa, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H60.39 a billable code?
No. H60.39 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H60.39 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.