What is the ICD-10 code for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere?

The ICD-10-CM code for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere is H67 (fiscal year 2026). H67 is a non-billable category code — a more specific code such as H67.1 is required for claims.

What does ICD-10 code H67 mean?

H67 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere. Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

Is H67 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, H67 is not a billable code. You may need to select a more specific code from this category.

What chapter is H67 in?

H67 is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), Section H65-H75: Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75).

What are the includes and excludes for H67?

Excludes1 (not coded here): otitis media in:; influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83); measles (B05.3).

What more specific codes exist under H67?

More specific codes under H67 include: H67.1, H67.2, H67.3, H67.9. Select the most specific code that matches the clinical documentation.

H67 Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026

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The ICD-10-CM code for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere is H67 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter: 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Section: H65-H75: Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
Category H67: 5 codes (4 billable)
FY2026 Status: Stable since FY2024

Excludes1

Not coded here. These conditions should NOT be coded together with H67.

otitis media in:
influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83)
measles (B05.3)
scarlet fever (A38.0)
tuberculosis (A18.6)

Code First

underlying disease, such as:
plasminogen deficiency (E88.02)
viral disease NEC (B00-B34)

Use Additional Code

code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion

8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.8

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

H67 Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere

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