H66.003 – Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H66.003

Code: H66.003 (claims format: H66003)
Description: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
Short description: Acute suppr otitis media w/o spon rupt ear drum, bilateral
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: H66 › H66.0 › H66.00

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

H66 – Suppurative and unspecified otitis media

Includes:

suppurative and unspecified otitis media with myringitis

Use additional code:

code 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)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Related codes in H66.00

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H66.003?

H66.003 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H66.003 a billable code?

Yes. H66.003 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H66.003 belong to?

It belongs to category H66 – Suppurative and unspecified 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.