Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H65.117 is the diagnosis code for Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, 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 H65.117 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H65.117 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H65.117 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, unspecified ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H65.117 is H65.11 ("Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous)"). H65.117 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H65.117 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H65.117 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, 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 Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, unspecified ear is H65.117.
Yes, H65.117 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H65.117 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H65.117 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.