Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H74.1 is the diagnosis code for Adhesive middle ear disease. 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 H74.1. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H74.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H74.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H74.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adhesive middle ear disease". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H74.1 is H74 ("Other disorders of middle ear mastoid"). H74.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H74.1 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H74.1 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H74.11, H74.12, H74.13, H74.19.
Use H74.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adhesive middle ear disease" 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 Adhesive middle ear disease is H74.1.
No, H74.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H74.1 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H74.1 include: glue ear (H65.3-).
Yes, H74.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.