ICD-10 Code H65.114 – Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H65.114 – Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), recurrent, right ear
What it is
This code identifies recurrent allergic otitis media in the right ear, with acute or subacute middle-ear effusion that may be mucoid, sanguinous, or serous. It reflects a specific laterality and recurrence pattern.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include middle-ear fluid, ear fullness, reduced hearing, or intermittent discomfort. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, especially for the allergic, recurrent, and right-ear details.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents recurrent allergic otitis media affecting the right ear and describes the effusion type as mucoid, sanguinous, or serous. It is appropriate when the episode is acute or subacute, not chronic. You should confirm laterality and recurrence in the note.
Do not use for
Do not use it for unspecified otitis media, left or bilateral disease, or chronic nonsuppurative otitis media unless documented differently. Check documentation if the record does not clearly support allergic, recurrent, right-sided disease.
Coding tip
Verify all three elements: allergic otitis media, recurrence, and right ear laterality before assigning H65.114.