Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H65.419 is the diagnosis code for Chronic allergic otitis media, unspecified 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 H65.419 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H65.419 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H65.419 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic allergic otitis media, unspecified ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H65.419 is H65.41 ("Chronic allergic otitis media"). H65.419 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H65.419 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H65.419 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic allergic otitis media, unspecified 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 Chronic allergic otitis media, unspecified ear is H65.419.
Yes, H65.419 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H65.419 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H65.419 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.