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6. H62.4

H62.4 - Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere

• Applicable to Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM H62.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of H62.4 - other international versions of ICD10 H62.4 may differ.
• H62.4 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• H62.4 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Type 1 Excludes

• otitis externa (in):
• candidiasis (B37.84)
• herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
• herpes zoster (B02.8)

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• underlying disease, such as:
• erysipelas (A46)
• impetigo (L01.0-)

The following codes above H62.4 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to H62.4:

• Chapter: H60-H95 - Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
• Section: H60-H62 - Diseases of external ear
• Category: H62 - Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere

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