ICD-10 Code H60.8X1 – Other otitis externa, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H60.8X1 – Other otitis externa, right ear
What it is
This code identifies otitis externa affecting the right ear when the documentation specifies another, nonclassifiable form. It is used for external ear canal inflammation rather than middle ear disease.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include ear canal pain, tenderness, itching, redness, swelling, or discharge. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H60.8X1 when the provider documents “other otitis externa” and clearly states the right ear. This may apply when the condition does not fit a more specific otitis externa category. Confirm laterality and avoid coding from symptoms alone.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for otitis media, unspecified otitis externa, or disease documented in the left ear or both ears. Check documentation if the site or type is unclear.
Coding tip
Match the exact ear and the documented subtype; if laterality is missing, query before assigning H60.8X1.