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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Ear Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Ear Infection

H65.04
H66.1-

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

Also Known as:
Recurrent Otitis Media
Chronic Ear Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Ear Infection

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

Use ICD-10 code H65.04 for acute serous otitis media, recurrent, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute serous otitis media, recurrent, right ear

Billable Code
H65.04
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Recurrent episodes with documented effusion
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of symptoms and recurrence

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent acute serous otitis media

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies recurrence and laterality.

Chronic suppurative otitis media

Non-Billable
H66.1-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Persistent suppurative effusion
documentation:
  • • Chronicity documented over months

Applicable To

  • • Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media

Important Notes

  • • Chronicity must be clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Tobacco smoke exposure

Use when there is documented exposure to tobacco smoke, especially in pediatric cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent ear infections?

The ICD-10 code for recurrent ear infections, specifically recurrent acute serous otitis media, is H65.04 for the right ear.

How do you document recurrent ear infections?

Document recurrent ear infections by noting the number of episodes and time frame, such as '4 episodes in 12 months', and include tympanic membrane findings.

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