H65.9

Non-billable

Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media

H65.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H65.90 for billing.

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

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Includes

  • Allergic otitis media NOS
  • Catarrhal otitis media NOS
  • Exudative otitis media NOS
  • Mucoid otitis media NOS
  • Otitis media with effusion (nonpurulent) NOS
  • Secretory otitis media NOS
  • Seromucinous otitis media NOS
  • Serous otitis media NOS
  • Transudative otitis media NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H65.9?
H65.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H65.9 a billable code?
No — H65.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H65.90) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H65.9?
H65.9 has 4 more specific child codes, including H65.90, H65.91, H65.92.

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

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