Is H60.531 a billable code?
Yes. H60.531 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H60.531: Acute contact otitis externa, right ear
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H60.531 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute contact otitis externa, right ear. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in H60.53 Acute contact otitis externa
H60.531 questions
What does H60.531 mean?
H60.531 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute contact otitis externa, right ear. It is in chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.