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H67 – Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H67

Code: H67 (claims format: H67)
Description: Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere
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 H67

H67 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for H67

Excludes1 (not coded here):

otitis media in:
influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83)
measles (B05.3)
scarlet fever (A38.0)
tuberculosis (A18.6)

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.-)

Index terms for H67

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

Otitis, media, in, viral disease NEC

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H67?

H67 is the ICD-10-CM code for otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H67 a billable code?

No. H67 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.