H60.591Billable
Other noninfective acute otitis externa, right ear
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H60
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H60
H60Otitis externaH60.0Abscess of external earH60.00Abscess of external ear, unspecified earYesH60.01Abscess of right external earYesH60.02Abscess of left external earYesH60.03Abscess of external ear, bilateralYesH60.1Cellulitis of external earH60.10Cellulitis of external ear, unspecified earYesH60.11Cellulitis of right external earYesH60.12Cellulitis of left external earYesH60.13Cellulitis of external ear, bilateralYesH60.2Malignant otitis externa
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H60.591?
H60.591 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other noninfective acute otitis externa, right ear.
Is H60.591 a billable code?
Yes. H60.591 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H60.591 in?
H60.591 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H60.591 become effective?
H60.591 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H60.591?
H60.591 belongs to category H60, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.