Nonsuppurative otitis media (H65) ICD-10-CM

About the H65 Code Range

ICD-10 code H65 covers various forms of nonsuppurative otitis media, which is inflammation of the middle ear without pus. This classification includes acute, chronic, allergic, and unspecified types, allowing detailed coding based on the ear affected (right, left, bilateral, or unspecified) and whether the condition is recurrent.

The ICD-10 code for nonsuppurative otitis media helps medical coders accurately capture conditions like acute serous otitis media (H65.00–H65.07), which is also known as acute non-suppurative serous otitis media. For allergic forms such as acute and subacute allergic otitis media (H65.111–H65.119), terms like allergic otitis media or acute allergic serous otitis media guide precise coding. Chronic variations, including chronic serous (H65.20–H65.23) and chronic mucoid otitis media (H65.30–H65.33), reflect ongoing ear inflammation. Other codes specify recurrent cases or detail the side affected. Choosing the correct ICD-10 code within this section ensures clear documentation of nonsuppurative, non-purulent middle ear inflammations, which might be referred to by commonly used synonyms or descriptions, supporting clearer communication between healthcare providers and billing professionals.