ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code H65.117: Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, unspecified ear
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, unspecified ear in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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H65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
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H65Nonsuppurative otitis media
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H65.1Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media
category
H65.11Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous)
currentH65.11
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
ENT Specialist
Related codes
H65.111Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), right earcodeH65.112Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), left earcodeH65.113Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), bilateralcodeH65.114Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, right earcodeH65.115Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, left earcodeH65.116Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, bilateralcodeH65.119Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified earcode
Sibling codes
H65.111Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), right earbillableH65.112Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), left earbillableH65.113Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), bilateralbillableH65.114Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, right earbillableH65.115Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, left earbillableH65.116Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, bilateralbillableH65.119Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), unspecified earbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 72126high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72125high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72127high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70460high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70450high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70470high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, unspecified earAcute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrentAcute and subacute allergic otitis mediaAcute and subacute allergic otitis media mucoid sanguinous serous, recurrent, unspecified ear
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