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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 053.71
Otitis externa due to herpes zoster
  • Short description: H zoster otitis externa.
  • ICD-9-CM 053.71 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 053.71 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2011 version of ICD-9-CM 053.71.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 053.71 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM B02.8 Zoster with other complications
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat herpes zoster otitis externa
  • Bilateral herpes zoster otitis externa
  • Herpes zoster otitis externa
  • Left herpes zoster otitis externa
  • Otitis externa due to Herpes zoster
  • Right herpes zoster otitis externa
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 053.71:
 053.7 ICD9Data.com 053.79 
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