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H65.90

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Unspecified 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 non-infectious inflammation of the middle ear with fluid buildup of unspecified type and duration, affecting an unspecified ear.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific code in the H65 category; use only when no other details are available
  • •Review documentation to determine if allergic or other chronic nonsuppurative subtypes apply

Code Hierarchy

└H65Nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.9Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.90Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
└H65.90Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear

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