2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H67Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H65-H75›H67

ICD-10-CM H67
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H67 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H67.1, H67.2, H67.3, and H67.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H67
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
Short Description
Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
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
CategoryH67Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
This CodeH67Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

Specific Coding for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhereOverview

Non-specific codes like H67 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use H67.1 for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, right ear

  • Use H67.2 for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, left ear

  • Use H67.3 for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral

  • Use H67.9 for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H67: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 8. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Code First

The underlying condition named in the note is sequenced before this code.

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • plasminogen deficiency (E88.02)
  • viral disease NEC (B00-B34)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

  • code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the ear condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the ear condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name H67, its category, or a range that includes it.

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and H67 is one of the conditions named.

  • H72 Perforation of tympanic membrane
    any associated otitis media (H65.-, H66.1-, H66.2-, H66.3-, H66.4-, H66.9-, H67.-)

Use Additional Code 1

These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and H67 is one of the codes named.

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H67Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere?

H67 is the ICD-10-CM category for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is H67 (Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere need a more specific code from this category, such as H67.1, H67.2, and H67.3.

Can H67 be reported with J09.X9?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on H67 lists "influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

Does H67 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-). The additional code is reported after H67.