Question 1

Is H67 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H67 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H67 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H67 represents Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H67 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H67 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H67?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H67 is section:H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from H67?

Accepted Answer

Code H67 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: otitis media in:; influenza (J09.X9, J10.83, J11.83); measles (B05.3) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with H67 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with H67?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding H67, consider adding codes for: code for any associated perforated tympanic membrane (H72.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

H672026

Excludes15Not coded together

Code First3Sequence another code first

Excludes28Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information