H60.8XHeader code — not billable
Other otitis externa
- 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 H60.8X?
H60.8X is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other otitis externa.
Is H60.8X a billable code?
No. H60.8X is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H60.8X in?
H60.8X falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H60.8X become effective?
H60.8X has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H60.8X?
H60.8X 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.