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H65

Non-billable

Nonsuppurative otitis media

H65 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nonsuppurative otitis media. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H65.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common. The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get…

Read more about Ear Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •nonsuppurative otitis media with myringitis

Use additional code

  • •code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
  • •code, if applicable, to identify:
  • •exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
  • •history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • •infectious agent (B95-B97)
  • •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • •tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • •tobacco use (Z72.0)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H65?
H65 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nonsuppurative otitis media". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H65 a billable code?
No — H65 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H65.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H65?
H65 has 6 more specific child codes, including H65.0, H65.1, H65.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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