ICD-10 Code H65.191 – Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H65.191 – Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
What it is
H65.191 identifies an acute, nonpus-forming inflammation of the middle ear in the right ear. Use it when documentation specifies this diagnosis and the right side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings may include ear pain, a sense of fullness, decreased hearing, and a visible middle-ear effusion without pus. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents other acute nonsuppurative otitis media affecting the right ear. It is appropriate for cases described as acute serous, secretory, or nonpurulent middle-ear inflammation, if the record supports the right-sided location. Check documentation if laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not assign this code for suppurative otitis media, chronic otitis media, or unspecified ear laterality. If the note does not confirm the right ear or the acute nonsuppurative type, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both acuity and laterality in the provider note before coding H65.191.