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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
H65-H75
Child Codes
4
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 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)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code H67?
ICD-10-CM code H67 represents "Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere". It 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 you should also code: code for 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.
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