H60.9 – Unspecified otitis externa
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear
ICD-10-CM code
H60.9
- Code
H60.9(claims format:H609)- Description
- Unspecified 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
Billable codes under H60.9
H60.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Index terms for H60.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H60
- H60.0 – Abscess of external earHeader
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H60.9?
H60.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified otitis externa, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
Is H60.9 a billable code?
No. H60.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H60.9 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.