ICD Code H60.90

ICD code H60.90 is unspecified otitis externa in an unspecified ear.

1. Presence of inflammation or infection in the external auditory canal

2. Absence of a specific identified cause or subtype of otitis externa

3. No documentation specifying whether the condition is acute or chronic

4. No indication of which ear (left, right, or bilateral) is affected

5. Symptoms may include ear pain, itching, redness, swelling, or discharge from the ear

6. No evidence of middle ear involvement or systemic symptoms

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H60.90 include:

- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

- 92502: Otolaryngologic examination under general anesthesia

- 99201–99215: Evaluation and management (E/M) office or outpatient visits, new or established patient

- 69420: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation

- 69990: Microsurgical techniques, requiring use of operating microscope (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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