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

ICD-10 Coding for Otitis Media Left Ear

H66.92
H65.02
H66.002

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code H66.92 for unspecified otitis media, left ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified otitis media, left ear

Billable Code
H66.92
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Lack of specific type of otitis media in documentation

Applicable To

  • • General otitis media without specification of type or severity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented as left ear.

Acute serous otitis media, left ear

Billable Code
H65.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Clear fluid behind the tympanic membrane, No signs of infection

Applicable To

  • • Non-infected fluid in the middle ear

Important Notes

  • • Document the absence of infection clearly.

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

Billable Code
H66.002
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Purulent drainage, Bulging tympanic membrane

Applicable To

  • • Purulent drainage in the middle ear without rupture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no rupture of the tympanic membrane.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for unspecified otitis media in the left ear is H66.92. For more specific types, use codes like H65.02 for serous or H66.002 for suppurative otitis media.

How should otitis media be documented for accurate coding?

Document the type of otitis media, laterality, and any specific findings like effusion type or tympanic membrane status to ensure accurate coding.

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