Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H62.4 is the diagnosis code for Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H62.4. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H62.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H62.4 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H62.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H62.4 is H62 ("Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere"). H62.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H62.4 is located in Section H60-H62 — "Diseases of external ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H62.4 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H62.40, H62.41, H62.42, H62.43.
Use H62.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere is H62.4.
No, H62.4 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H62.4 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H62.4 include: otitis externa (in):; candidiasis (B37.84); herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1) and more.
Yes, H62.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.