H65.0 – Acute serous otitis media

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H65.0
Code
H65.0 (claims format: H650)
Description
Acute serous otitis media
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block
H65-H75 Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
Parent codes
H65

Billable codes under H65.0

H65.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for H65.0

Applicable to:
  • Acute and subacute secretory otitis

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H65 – Nonsuppurative otitis media

Includes:
  • nonsuppurative otitis media with myringitis
Use additional code:
  • code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
  • code, if applicable, to identify:
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • infectious agent (B95-B97)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Index terms for H65.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H65

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H65.0?

H65.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute serous otitis media, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H65.0 a billable code?

No. H65.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H65.0 belong to?

It belongs to category H65 – Nonsuppurative otitis media.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.