H65.3
Non-billableChronic mucoid otitis media
H65.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic mucoid otitis media. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H65.30 for billing.
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
Includes
- •Chronic mucinous otitis media
- •Chronic secretory otitis media
- •Chronic transudative otitis media
- •Glue ear
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •adhesive middle ear disease (H74.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H65.3?
- H65.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic mucoid otitis media". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
- Is H65.3 a billable code?
- No — H65.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H65.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H65.3?
- H65.3 has 4 more specific child codes, including H65.30, H65.31, H65.32.
- What is excluded from H65.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): adhesive middle ear disease (H74.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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