ICD-10 H60.501
Billable / SpecificUnspecified acute noninfective otitis externa, right ear
About ICD-10-CM H60.501
ICD-10-CM code H60.501 represents Unspecified acute noninfective otitis externa, right ear. This is a billable/specific code in the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter (block H60). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H60.501 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for H60.501
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H60.501 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H60.501.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but H60.501 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H60.501
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert H60.501 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| H60.501 | 38022 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To H60.501
Other codes in section H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).
ICD-10 H60.501, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H60.501 billable? +
Yes, H60.501 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does H60.501 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, H60.501 maps to ICD-9 codes: 38022. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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