what is the icd-10 code for acute suppurative otitis media

What is Acute suppurative otitis media?

This bacterial infection of the middle ear space is usually caused byStreptococcus pneumoniae orHaemophilus influenzae, most commonly occurring in young children (3 years of age and under). Children present with a combination of ear pain (otalgia), fever and malaise.

What is the ICD 9 code for otitis media?

382.9382.9 Otitis media NOS - ICD-9-CM Vol. 1 Diagnostic Codes.

What is the ICD-10 code for otitis media left ear?

ICD-10 Code for Otitis media, unspecified, left ear- H66. 92- Codify by AAPC.

Is otitis media a disease?

Otitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear. One of the two main types is acute otitis media (AOM), an infection of rapid onset that usually presents with ear pain. In young children this may result in pulling at the ear, increased crying, and poor sleep.

What is a ICD-9 10 Code?

ICD-9-CM is the official system of assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures associated with hospital utilization in the United States. The ICD-9 was used to code and classify mortality data from death certificates until 1999, when use of ICD-10 for mortality coding started.

What is an example of an ICD-9 code?

Most ICD-9 codes are three digits to the left of a decimal point and one or two digits to the right of one. For example: 250.0 is diabetes with no complications. 530.81 is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

What is otitis media with effusion?

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a collection of non-infected fluid in the middle ear space. It is also called serous or secretory otitis media (SOM). This fluid may accumulate in the middle ear as a result of a cold, sore throat or upper respiratory infection.

What are the 4 types of otitis media?

What are the different types of otitis media?Acute otitis media. This middle ear infection occurs abruptly causing swelling and redness. ... Otitis media with effusion. Fluid (effusion) and mucus continue to accumulate in the middle ear after an initial infection subsides. ... Chronic otitis media with effusion.

What causes suppurative otitis media?

Etiology and Risk Factors Frequent upper respiratory tract infections and poor socioeconomic conditions (e.g., overcrowded housing, poor hygiene and nutrition) are often associated with the development of chronic suppurative otitis media.

What are the three most common causes of otitis media?

Predominant bacteria that cause otitis media are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae.

What is the ICd 10 code for otitis media?

Suppurative and unspecified otitis media 1 H66 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H66 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H66 - other international versions of ICD-10 H66 may differ.

Is H66 a suppurative or unspecified?

Suppurative and unspecified otitis media. H66 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H66 became effective on October 1, 2020.

Coding Notes for H66.4 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H66.4 - Suppurative otitis media, unspecified'

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