ICD-10 Code H74.11 – Adhesive right middle ear disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H74.11 – Adhesive right middle ear disease
What it is
H74.11 identifies adhesive disease affecting the right middle ear, where the eardrum and middle-ear structures are abnormally stuck together. Use it when documentation specifies the right side and adhesive middle-ear pathology.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a retracted tympanic membrane, reduced middle-ear mobility, and hearing loss. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents adhesive right middle ear disease, adhesive otitis media, or a similar right-sided adhesive process. It applies when the record clearly identifies the right ear and does not describe a different middle-ear disorder. Check documentation if laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for bilateral, left-sided, or unspecified adhesive middle-ear disease. Avoid this code if the note describes another ear condition, such as effusion or acute infection, without adhesive disease.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality in the assessment, because H74.11 is specific to the right ear.