H65.3
Non-billableChronic mucoid otitis media
H65.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic mucoid otitis media. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H65.30 for billing.
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEar 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…
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Includes
- •Chronic mucinous otitis media
- •Chronic secretory otitis media
- •Chronic transudative otitis media
- •Glue ear
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •adhesive middle ear disease (H74.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H65.3?
- H65.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic mucoid otitis media". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
- Is H65.3 a billable code?
- No — H65.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H65.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H65.3?
- H65.3 has 4 more specific child codes, including H65.30, H65.31, H65.32.
- What is excluded from H65.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): adhesive middle ear disease (H74.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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