H66.3X3
BillableOther chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic ear infection with pus drainage affecting both ears that doesn't fit other specific suppurative categories.
Coding Tips
- •Verify bilateral involvement is clearly documented
- •Use when the specific type of chronic suppurative otitis media is not otherwise specified
Code Hierarchy
└H66Suppurative and unspecified otitis media└H66.3Other chronic suppurative otitis media└H66.3XOther chronic suppurative otitis media└H66.3X3Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral
└H66.3X3Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral