H67
Non-billableOtitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •plasminogen deficiencyE88.02
- •viral disease NECB00-B34
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere is H67. The full clinical description is "Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere". H67 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H67 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H67 represents “Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere”. 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 H67 a billable code?
No, H67 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under H67.
What chapter is H67 in?
H67 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What codes cannot be used with H67?
H67 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: otitis media in:; influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83); measles (B05.3); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under H67?
H67 has 4 child codes, including: 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, unsp ear).
Are additional codes required with H67?
Yes, when using H67, also report: any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H67?
H67 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694493. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H67 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere 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 H67?
H67 maps to the ICD-11 code: AB0Y (Other specified otitis media).
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