H66.4
Header — not billableSuppurative otitis media, unspecified
The ICD-10 code for suppurative otitis media, unspecified is H66.4.
H66.4 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Purulent otitis media NOS
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- H66.0Acute suppurative otitis medianon-billable header
- H66.1Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis medianon-billable header
- H66.2Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis medianon-billable header
- H66.3Other chronic suppurative otitis medianon-billable header
- H66.9Otitis media, unspecifiednon-billable header
- H66.4Suppurative otitis media, unspecifiednon-billable header