ICD-10-CM · H66.90
ICD-10 H66.90: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Middle ear infection without laterality or type specification. Should use H66.001-H66.93 with specificity.
Code
H66.90
Category
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Clinical context
Middle ear infection without laterality or type specification. Should use H66.001-H66.93 with specificity.
Documentation requirements
- Otoscopic findings
- Laterality
- Acute vs. recurrent
Common related procedures
- 99213-99214 E&M
- 92551 audiometry screen if recurrent
- 92567 tympanometry
Common payer denial patterns
- Use specific laterality + acuity code
- Tubes (69436) require recurrent otitis (H66.x with frequency criteria)
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 H66.90 mean?
Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
When is this code documented?
Middle ear infection without laterality or type specification. Should use H66.001-H66.93 with specificity.
What documentation supports this code?
Otoscopic findings; Laterality; Acute vs. recurrent.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Use specific laterality + acuity code; Tubes (69436) require recurrent otitis (H66.x with frequency criteria).
Related diagnoses
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