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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ear Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Ear Infection

H60.331
H65.03

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ear infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Otitis Media
Otitis Externa
Swimmer's Ear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ear Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ear Infection

Use ICD-10 code H60.331 for swimmer’s ear, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Swimmer’s ear, right ear

Billable Code
H60.331
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has symptoms of ear canal inflammation and a history of swimming.

Applicable To

  • • Otitis externa due to water exposure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies water exposure to avoid unspecified coding.

Acute serous otitis media, bilateral

Billable Code
H65.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral fluid presence is documented without signs of infection.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral fluid buildup with intact tympanic membrane

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and type are specified to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.10

Hearing exam

Use for supporting symptoms or tests related to hearing issues.

R50.9

Fever

Use to document associated symptoms like fever.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ear infection?

The ICD-10 code for ear infection varies by type and laterality, such as H65.03 for bilateral acute serous otitis media.

How do you code recurrent otitis media?

Recurrent otitis media is coded based on the type and laterality, e.g., H65.114 for recurrent allergic otitis media.

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