Is H62.4 a billable code?
No. H62.4 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H62.4: Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H62.4 groups related diagnoses under otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H62.4
- H62.40Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
- H62.41Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, right ear
- H62.42Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear
- H62.43Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
Other codes in H62 Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
H62.4 questions
What does H62.4 mean?
H62.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere. 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.