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

ICD-10 Coding for Otitis Media Right Ear

H65.01
H66.001

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code H65.01 for acute serous otitis media, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute serous otitis media, right ear

Billable Code
H65.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Effusion present without purulence
documentation:
  • • Laterality and duration must be documented

Applicable To

  • • Acute serous otitis media with effusion, right ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and serous effusion.

Acute suppurative otitis media, right ear

Billable Code
H66.001
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Purulent discharge
  • • Bulging tympanic membrane

Applicable To

  • • Acute purulent otitis media, right ear

Important Notes

  • • Document purulence and tympanic membrane status clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H72.91

Tympanic membrane perforation, right ear

Use if perforation is present alongside otitis media

J45.909

Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

Use if asthma is present and relevant to the otitis media

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for acute serous otitis media in the right ear is H65.01, while acute suppurative otitis media in the right ear is coded as H66.001.

How do you document otitis media in the right ear?

Document otitis media in the right ear by specifying laterality, type of effusion, and duration. Include details such as 'acute serous otitis media, right ear'.

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