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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ear swimmer's

H60.33

Swimmer's ear

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Swimmer's › ear”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ear swimmer's

The ICD-10-CM code for ear swimmer's is H60.33 (Swimmer's ear).

Within H60.3 (other infective otitis externa), H60.33 is specifically for Swimmer's ear. Related codes cover diffuse otitis externa (H60.31), hemorrhagic otitis externa (H60.32) and other infective otitis externa (H60.39).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H60.331 (right ear), H60.332 (left ear), H60.333 (bilateral) and H60.339 (unspecified ear).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about ear swimmer's ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ear swimmer's?

H60.33 — Swimmer's ear (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H60.33 billable?

No. H60.33 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.