Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H60.553 is the diagnosis code for Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral. This code falls under the section "Diseases of external ear" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H60.553 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H60.553 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H60.553 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H60.553 is H60.55 ("Acute reactive otitis externa"). H60.553 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H60.553 is located in Section H60-H62 — "Diseases of external ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H60.553 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral is H60.553.
Yes, H60.553 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H60.553 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H60.553 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.