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

ICD-10 Coding for Serous Otitis Media

H65.01
H65.02
H65.03

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

Also Known as:
Otitis Media with Effusion
Glue Ear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Serous Otitis Media

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

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

  • • Pneumatic otoscopy showing TM immobility
  • • Amber or bubbly fluid behind TM

Applicable To

  • • Acute serous otitis media with intact tympanic membrane

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately to avoid unspecified coding.

Acute serous otitis media, left ear

Billable Code
H65.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pneumatic otoscopy showing TM immobility
  • • Amber or bubbly fluid behind TM

Applicable To

  • • Acute serous otitis media with intact tympanic membrane

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately to avoid unspecified coding.

Acute serous otitis media, bilateral

Billable Code
H65.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pneumatic otoscopy showing TM immobility
  • • Amber or bubbly fluid behind TM

Applicable To

  • • Acute serous otitis media with intact tympanic membrane

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately to avoid unspecified coding.

Recurrent acute serous otitis media, right ear

Billable Code
H65.04
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of ≥3 episodes in 6 months

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent episodes documented

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of recurrent episodes is complete.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Tobacco smoke exposure

Use if patient is exposed to tobacco smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for acute serous otitis media varies by laterality: H65.01 for right ear, H65.02 for left ear, and H65.03 for bilateral cases.

How is recurrent serous otitis media coded?

Recurrent serous otitis media is coded as H65.04 for the right ear, with documentation of at least three episodes in six months.

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