H65 – Nonsuppurative otitis media

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H65

Code: H65 (claims format: H65)
Description: Nonsuppurative 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

Billable codes under H65

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

H65.0 – Acute serous otitis mediaHeader (more codes below)
H65.1 – Other acute nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader (more codes below)
H65.2 – Chronic serous otitis mediaHeader (more codes below)
H65.3 – Chronic mucoid otitis mediaHeader (more codes below)
H65.4 – Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader (more codes below)
H65.9 – Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis mediaHeader (more codes below)

Notes for H65

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H65?

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

Is H65 a billable code?

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

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.