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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
H65-H75
Child Codes
6
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 period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code H65?
ICD-10-CM code H65 represents "Nonsuppurative otitis media". It 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 you should also code: code for 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.
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