H65.9
Non-billableUnspecified nonsuppurative otitis media
H65.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H65.90 for billing.
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEar infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common. The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get…
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Includes
- •Allergic otitis media NOS
- •Catarrhal otitis media NOS
- •Exudative otitis media NOS
- •Mucoid otitis media NOS
- •Otitis media with effusion (nonpurulent) NOS
- •Secretory otitis media NOS
- •Seromucinous otitis media NOS
- •Serous otitis media NOS
- •Transudative otitis media NOS
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassiumbeta Lactamase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Ceftriaxone›
- Cefuroxime›
- Cephalexin›
- SulfamethoxazoleSulfonamide Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Cefixime›
- CefprozilCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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