H60.01
BillableAbscess of right external ear
H60.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abscess of right external ear. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Ciprofloxacin and DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and HydrocortisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Colistin Sulfate, Neomycin Sulfate, Thonzonium Bromide and Hydrocortisone Acetate›
- FinafloxacinQuinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Hydrocortisone and Acetic AcidCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Hydrocortisone OticCorticosteroid [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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