H65.0
⚠ Non-billable
Acute serous otitis media
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
Code
H65.0
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H65.0?
ICD-10-CM code H65.0 represents Acute serous otitis media. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is H65.0 billable?
No. H65.0 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is H65.0 in?
H65.0 belongs to the Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter (H60–H95) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the H65 category
H65
Nonsuppurative otitis media
Non-billable
H65.1
Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media
Non-billable
H65.2
Chronic serous otitis media
Non-billable
H65.3
Chronic mucoid otitis media
Non-billable
H65.4
Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media
Non-billable
H65.9
Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media
Non-billable
H65.00
Acute serous otitis media, unspecified ear
Billable
H65.01
Acute serous otitis media, right ear
Billable
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