H60.40 is the authoritative medical code for Cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear (ICD-10-CM H60.40), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code H60.40. Excludes2 (not included here): cholesteatoma of middle ear H71.-; recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity H95.0-.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H60.40 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- cholesteatoma of middle ear H71.-
- recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity H95.0-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can H60.40 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, H60.40 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: cholesteatoma of middle ear (H71.-); recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to H60.40 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- H60.339 — Swimmer's ear, unspecified ear
- H60.39 — Other infective otitis externa
- 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
- H60.4 — Cholesteatoma of external ear
- H60.41 — Cholesteatoma of right external ear
- H60.42 — Cholesteatoma of left external ear
- H60.43 — Cholesteatoma of external ear, bilateral
View all 40 codes in the H60 family