H65.41 is the authoritative medical code for Chronic allergic otitis media. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for chronic allergic otitis media (ICD-10-CM H65.41), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Chronic allergic otitis media is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code H65.41. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: nonsuppurative otitis media with myringitis. Use additional code: code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane H72.-; code, if applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22; exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period P96.81; history of tobacco dependence Z87.891; infectious agent B95-B97; occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31; tobacco dependence F17.-; tobacco use Z72.0.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H65.41 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- nonsuppurative otitis media with myringitis
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane H72.-
- code, if applicable, to identify:
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z77.22
- exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period P96.81
- history of tobacco dependence Z87.891
- infectious agent B95-B97
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke Z57.31
- tobacco dependence F17.-
- tobacco use Z72.0
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can H65.41 be billed directly?
No. H65.41 (Chronic allergic otitis media) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Is an additional code needed with H65.41?
Use additional code(s) to specify: code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-); code, if applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to H65.41 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- H65.411 — Chronic allergic otitis media, right ear
- H65.412 — Chronic allergic otitis media, left ear
- H65.413 — Chronic allergic otitis media, bilateral
- H65.419 — Chronic allergic otitis media, unspecified ear