ICD-10-CM Code for Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear H62.42

ICD-10 code H62.42 for Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the ear and mastoid process .

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Otitis externa in other diseases classified elsewhere, left ear

H62.4

Excludes1: otitis externa (in):
candidiasis (B37.84)
herpes viral [herpes simplex] (B00.1)
herpes zoster (B02.8)

Code first underlying disease, such as:
erysipelas (A46)
impetigo (L01.0-)

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