H65.49

Non-billable

Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media

H65.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H65.491 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H65.4
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Includes

  • Chronic exudative otitis media
  • Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media NOS
  • Chronic otitis media with effusion (nonpurulent)
  • Chronic seromucinous otitis media

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H65.49?
H65.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H65.49 a billable code?
No — H65.49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H65.491) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H65.49?
H65.49 has 4 more specific child codes, including H65.491, H65.492, H65.493.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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