ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Otitis media with effusion: H65.90
The closest CDC title for "Otitis media with effusion" is H65.90, Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear. H65.90 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under H65, then other CDC titles that name unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- H65Nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader
- H65.0Acute serous otitis mediaHeader
- H65.00Acute serous otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.01Acute serous otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.02Acute serous otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.03Acute serous otitis media, bilateralBillable
- H65.04Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, right earBillable
- H65.05Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, left earBillable
- H65.06Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, bilateralBillable
- H65.07Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, unspecified earBillable
- H65.1Other acute nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader
- H65.11Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous)Header
- H65.111Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), right earBillable
- H65.112Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), left earBillable
- H65.113Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), bilateralBillable
- H65.114Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, right earBillable
- H65.115Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, left earBillable
- H65.116Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, bilateralBillable
- H65.117Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, unspecified earBillable
- H65.119Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified earBillable
- H65.19Other acute nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader
- H65.191Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.192Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.193Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateralBillable
- H65.194Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, right earBillable
- H65.195Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, left earBillable
- H65.196Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, bilateralBillable
- H65.197Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media recurrent, unspecified earBillable
- H65.199Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.2Chronic serous otitis mediaHeader
- H65.20Chronic serous otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.21Chronic serous otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.22Chronic serous otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.23Chronic serous otitis media, bilateralBillable
- H65.3Chronic mucoid otitis mediaHeader
- H65.30Chronic mucoid otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.31Chronic mucoid otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.32Chronic mucoid otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.33Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateralBillable
- H65.4Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader
- H65.41Chronic allergic otitis mediaHeader
- H65.411Chronic allergic otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.412Chronic allergic otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.413Chronic allergic otitis media, bilateralBillable
- H65.419Chronic allergic otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.49Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader
- H65.491Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.492Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.493Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateralBillable
- H65.499Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.9Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader
- H65.90Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified earBillable
- H65.91Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, right earBillable
- H65.92Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, left earBillable
- H65.93Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateralBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From H65. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
Use additional code, if applicable, to identify:
Related conditions
Related pages
- H65.90 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category H65Every code under it
- Chapter 8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Otitis media with effusion?
The closest CDC title for "Otitis media with effusion" is H65.90, Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear. H65.90 is a billable code.
Is H65.90 billable?
Yes. H65.90 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to H65.90?
The CDC tabular list gives 9 "use additional code" notes for H65.90 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is H65.90 in?
Chapter 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.