2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H65Nonsuppurative otitis media

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H65-H75›H65

ICD-10-CM H65
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H65 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for nonsuppurative otitis media, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H65.00, H65.01, H65.02, and H65.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H65
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Nonsuppurative otitis media
Short Description
Nonsuppurative otitis media
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
H65-H75
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
CategoryH65Nonsuppurative otitis media
This CodeH65Nonsuppurative otitis media

Specific Coding for Nonsuppurative otitis mediaOverview

Non-specific codes like H65 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • H65.0 for Acute serous otitis media

  • Use H65.00 for Acute serous otitis media, unspecified ear

  • Use H65.01 for Acute serous otitis media, right ear

  • Use H65.02 for Acute serous otitis media, left ear

  • Use H65.03 for Acute serous otitis media, bilateral

  • Use H65.04 for Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, right ear

  • Use H65.05 for Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, left ear

  • Use H65.06 for Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, bilateral

  • Use H65.07 for Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, unspecified ear

  • H65.1 for Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media

  • H65.11 for Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous)

  • H65.19 for Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media

  • H65.2 for Chronic serous otitis media

  • Use H65.20 for Chronic serous otitis media, unspecified ear

  • Use H65.21 for Chronic serous otitis media, right ear

  • Use H65.22 for Chronic serous otitis media, left ear

  • Use H65.23 for Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

  • H65.3 for Chronic mucoid otitis media

  • Use H65.30 for Chronic mucoid otitis media, unspecified ear

  • Use H65.31 for Chronic mucoid otitis media, right ear

  • Use H65.32 for Chronic mucoid otitis media, left ear

  • Use H65.33 for Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral

  • H65.4 for Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media

  • H65.41 for Chronic allergic otitis media

  • H65.49 for Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media

  • H65.9 for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media

  • Use H65.90 for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear

  • Use H65.91 for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear

  • Use H65.92 for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, left ear

  • Use H65.93 for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • nonsuppurative otitis media with myringitis

Use Additional Code

  • code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane H72
  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
  • exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period P96.81
  • history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
  • infectious agent B95 B97
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31
  • tobacco dependence F17
  • tobacco use Z72.0

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Patient EducationClinical

Ear Infections

Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H65Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for nonsuppurative otitis media?

H65 is the ICD-10-CM category for nonsuppurative otitis media, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is H65 (Nonsuppurative otitis media) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for nonsuppurative otitis media, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for nonsuppurative otitis media need a more specific code from this category, such as H65.00, H65.01, and H65.02.