H65.499
BillableOther chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic non-infectious inflammation of the middle ear with fluid accumulation, but the specific ear or ears affected are not documented.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; query provider for laterality information when possible
- •Use only when ear involvement cannot be determined from available documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H65Nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.4Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.49Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.499Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
└H65.499Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear