H65.90 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
H65.90Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where H65.90 sits
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Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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Section
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
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Category H65
Nonsuppurative otitis media
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Subcategory H65.9
Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media
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Code H65.90
Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H65.90.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H65.90.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H65.90.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H65.90.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H65.90.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H65.90 mean?
H65.90 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear.”
Is H65.90 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, H65.90 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is H65.90 located in ICD-10-CM?
H65.90 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75) (H65–H75), under category H65, Nonsuppurative otitis media and subcategory H65.9, Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media.
What coding notes are listed for H65.90?
No inclusion terms are listed for H65.90 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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