Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H67 is the diagnosis code for Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H67. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H67 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H67 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H67 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H67 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H67 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H67.1, H67.2, H67.3, H67.9.
Use H67 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere is H67.
No, H67 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H67 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H67 include: otitis media in:; influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83); measles (B05.3) and more.
Yes, H67 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.