Acute eczematoid otitis externa, right ear

This code signifies an acute inflammatory condition of the external auditory canal, specifically affecting the right ear, characterized by eczematous changes. This involves skin irritation, redness, scaling, and sometimes weeping or crusting, distinct from simple bacterial otitis externa.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates an acute eczematoid inflammation of the external auditory canal of the right ear. This diagnosis is typically made based on visual inspection and patient symptoms such as itching, pain, and discharge, with the eczematous nature specifically noted.

• Ensure documentation specifies "acute" and "eczematoid" to differentiate from chronic or other forms of otitis externa.
• Laterality is crucial; confirm the right ear is affected.
• Do not confuse with H60.542 (left ear) or H60.543 (bilateral).