2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H67Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
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.
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Specific Coding for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhereOverview
Non-specific codes like H67 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
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Use Additional Code
- code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane H72
Type 1 Excludes
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Questions About H67Overview
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.
