2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H65.119Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H65-H75›H65

ICD-10-CM H65.119
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H65.119 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 152 through 153. Coders also document this condition as acute allergic mucoid otitis media. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Allergic reactions and Otitis media.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Pediatrics medical specialties to designate conditions such other acute nonsuppurative otitis media.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H65.119
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear
Short Description
Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (serous), unsp ear
Parent Code
H65.11
Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous)

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
CategoryH65Nonsuppurative otitis media
This CodeH65.119Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute allergic mucoid otitis media
  • Acute allergic sanguineous otitis media
  • Acute allergic serous otitis media
  • Acute mucoid otitis media
  • Acute sanguineous otitis media
  • Otitis media with sanguineous effusion

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ031
Allergic reactions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR EAR001
Otitis media
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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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Convert H65.119 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
381.02 Ac mucoid otitis media
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
381.03 Ac sanguin otitis media
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
381.04 Ac allergic serous OM
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
381.05 Ac allergic mucoid OM
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
381.06 Ac allerg sanguinous OM
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 H65.119Overview

Is H65.119 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H65.119 group to?

When acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 152, 153, with relative weights from 0.7382 to 1.1822 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H65.119?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified ear converts to ICD-9-CM 381.02 (ac mucoid otitis media), 381.03 (ac sanguin otitis media), and 381.04 (ac allergic serous OM). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.