ICD-10 Code J10.83 – Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with otitis media (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J10.83 – Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with otitis media
What it is
This code identifies influenza caused by a documented, non-seasonal influenza virus type with otitis media. Use it when the record links the flu infection and middle ear inflammation.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include influenza symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches, plus ear pain or ear fullness from otitis media. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use J10.83 when the provider documents influenza due to another identified influenza virus and also documents otitis media. The chart should support both conditions being present during the same illness episode. If the virus is not identified, or otitis media is not specified, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for influenza without a documented identified virus, or for ear symptoms alone. It is also not the right choice if otitis media is absent or the record only states suspected flu.
Coding tip
Confirm both the influenza type and the otitis media diagnosis are documented together before assigning J10.83.