Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H66.3X3 is the diagnosis code for Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral. 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 H66.3X3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H66.3X3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H66.3X3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H66.3X3 is H66.3X ("Other chronic suppurative otitis media"). H66.3X3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H66.3X3 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H66.3X3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral" 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 chronic suppurative otitis media, bilateral is H66.3X3.
Yes, H66.3X3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H66.3X3 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H66.3X3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.