Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H65.195 is the diagnosis code for Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, left ear. This code falls under the section "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H65.195 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H65.195 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H65.195 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, left ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H65.195 is H65.19 ("Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media"). H65.195 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H65.195 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H65.195 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, left ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, left ear is H65.195.
Yes, H65.195 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H65.195 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H65.195 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.