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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Media

ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Media

H65.02
H66.92

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

Also Known as:
Left Ear Infection
Left Middle Ear Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Otitis Media

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

Use ICD-10 code H65.02 for acute serous otitis media, left ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute serous otitis media, left ear

Billable Code
H65.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of serous effusion in the left ear
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'acute serous otitis media, left ear'

Applicable To

  • • Acute serous otitis media with effusion, left ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and type of fluid are documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

Billable Code
H66.92
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • General inflammation or effusion in the left ear
  • • Lack of specific fluid type documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified otitis media, left ear

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if specific details about the otitis media are available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Use if the otitis media is linked to tobacco smoke exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left otitis media?

The ICD-10 code for acute serous otitis media in the left ear is H65.02. For unspecified otitis media in the left ear, use H66.92.

How do you code left otitis media?

Code left otitis media based on fluid type: H65.02 for serous fluid, H66.92 if unspecified. Ensure documentation specifies laterality and fluid type.

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