ICD-10/H60.39

H60.39 ICD 2026 Code: Other infective otitis externa

H60.39 is the authoritative medical code for Other infective otitis externa. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other infective otitis externa (ICD-10-CM H60.39), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Other infective otitis externa is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code H60.39. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can H60.39 be billed directly?

No. H60.39 (Other infective otitis externa) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Codes in This Family (4)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as H60.39, with their registry titles.

  • H60.391 — Other infective otitis externa, right ear
  • H60.392 — Other infective otitis externa, left ear
  • H60.393 — Other infective otitis externa, bilateral
  • H60.399 — Other infective otitis externa, unspecified ear

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