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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Otitis Media Bilateral

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Otitis Media Bilateral

H65.03
H65.13
H65.23

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute otitis media bilateral includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bilateral Ear Infection
Bilateral AOM
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Otitis Media Bilateral

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Otitis Media Bilateral

Use ICD-10 code H65.03 for acute serous otitis media, bilateral, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute serous otitis media, bilateral

Billable Code
H65.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of serous fluid in both ears

Applicable To

  • • Acute serous otitis media with effusion, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute', 'bilateral', and the type of fluid.

Acute mucoid otitis media, bilateral

Non-Billable
H65.13
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute mucoid otitis media with effusion, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute', 'bilateral', and the type of fluid.

Acute sanguinous otitis media, bilateral

Billable Code
H65.23
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute sanguinous otitis media with effusion, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute', 'bilateral', and the type of fluid.

Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

Billable Code
H66.003
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute suppurative otitis media without perforation, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute', 'bilateral', and the type of fluid.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use when fever is present with otitis media.

H92.0

Otalgia

Use when ear pain is present with otitis media.

Z00.121

Well-child exam with abnormal findings

Use when otitis media is found during a well-child exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute bilateral otitis media?

The ICD-10 codes for acute bilateral otitis media include H65.03 for serous, H65.13 for mucoid, H65.23 for sanguinous, and H66.003 for suppurative without perforation.

How should acute bilateral otitis media be documented?

Documentation should specify 'acute', 'bilateral', and the type of fluid (serous, mucoid, sanguinous, or suppurative) present in the ears.

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