ICD-10-CM H67: Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H67

Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H67

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • otitis media in:
  • influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83)
  • measles (B05.3)
  • scarlet fever (A38.0)
  • tuberculosis (A18.6)
Code First
  • underlying disease, such as:
  • plasminogen deficiency (E88.02)
  • viral disease NEC (B00-B34)
Use Additional Code

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for H67):

H67.1 - Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, right ear H67.2 - Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, left ear H67.3 - Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral H67.9 - Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear

About ICD-10-CM Code H67 (Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere)

ICD-10-CM code H67 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 H67 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H67 - Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere.