ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H65.9
Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H65.9
Inclusion Terms
- Allergic otitis media NOS
- Catarrhal otitis media NOS
- Exudative otitis media NOS
- Mucoid otitis media NOS
- Otitis media with effusion (nonpurulent) NOS
- Secretory otitis media NOS
- Seromucinous otitis media NOS
- Serous otitis media NOS
- Transudative otitis media NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H65.9 (Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media)
ICD-10-CM code H65.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H65.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H65.9 - Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media.