Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H66.011 is the diagnosis code for Acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right 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 H66.011 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H66.011 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H66.011 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H66.011 is H66.01 ("Acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of ear drum"). H66.011 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H66.011 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H66.011 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use H66.011 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right 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 suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear is H66.011.
Yes, H66.011 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H66.011 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H66.011 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.