H66.93 — Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

H66.93

ICD-10 Chapter 8: Ear & Mastoid Process — illustrative image
Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60–H95) — illustrative image

What this code means

Otitis media affecting both middle ears.

Also called: bilateral otitis media.

When this code is used

Used for otitis media, unspecified, bilateral.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H66.93 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 H66.93?

H66.93 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral”. Otitis media affecting both middle ears.

When is code H66.93 used?

Used for otitis media, unspecified, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).

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