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H65.90 — Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear
H65.90
What this code means
Nonsuppurative otitis media is fluid behind the eardrum without acute infection ('glue ear'), causing muffled hearing.
Also called: glue ear, otitis media with effusion.
When this code is used
Used for unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media of an unspecified ear.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code H65.90 belongs to Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, which covers codes H60–H95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H65.90?
H65.90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear”. Nonsuppurative otitis media is fluid behind the eardrum without acute infection ('glue ear'), causing muffled hearing.
When is code H65.90 used?
Used for unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media of an unspecified ear. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.