H66.93
BillableOtitis media, unspecified, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the middle ear of unknown type affecting both ears, without a specific diagnosis documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when otitis media affects both ears and the specific type cannot be determined
- •The '93' indicates unspecified type and bilateral involvement; verify bilateral involvement is documented
Code Hierarchy
└H66Suppurative and unspecified otitis media└H66.9Otitis media, unspecified└H66.93Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
└H66.93Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral