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H60.43

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Cholesteatoma of external ear, bilateral

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

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inherited from H60.4

Rules from parent category H60.4: Cholesteatoma of external ear

  • • cholesteatoma of middle ear (H71.-)
  • • recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-)

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Code Information

CodeH60.43
BillableYes
ParentH60.4
CategoryDiseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)