H67 ICD-10-CM Code: Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H67Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H67 sits
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Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
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Category H67
Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
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Code H67
Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
Codes under H67
H67 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H67.
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- plasminogen deficiency (E88.02)
- viral disease NEC (B00-B34)
Use additional code
- code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- otitis media in:
- influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83)
- measles (B05.3)
- scarlet fever (A38.0)
- tuberculosis (A18.6)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H67.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H67 mean?
H67 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is H67 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H67 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H67 located in ICD-10-CM?
H67 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 H67, Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for H67?
No inclusion terms are listed for H67 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; plasminogen deficiency (E88.02); viral disease NEC (B00-B34). Additional-code instructions: code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-). Excludes1 notes: otitis media in:; influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83); measles (B05.3); scarlet fever (A38.0); tuberculosis (A18.6). No Excludes2 note is listed.