H65
Non-billableNonsuppurative otitis media
Nonsuppurative otitis media
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- nonsuppurative otitis media with myringitis
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
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Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nonsuppurative otitis media?
The ICD-10-CM code for nonsuppurative otitis media is H65. The full clinical description is "Nonsuppurative otitis media". H65 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H65 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H65 represents “Nonsuppurative otitis media”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H65 a billable code?
No, H65 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under H65.
What chapter is H65 in?
H65 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What are the subcategories under H65?
H65 has 6 child codes, including: H65.0 (Acute serous otitis media), H65.1 (Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media), H65.2 (Chronic serous otitis media), H65.3 (Chronic mucoid otitis media), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with H65?
Yes, when using H65, also report: any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H65?
H65 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0271446, C4290126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H65 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nonsuppurative otitis media affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H65?
H65 maps to the ICD-11 code: AA8Z (Nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified).
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