Oth acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, right ear

This code signifies an inflammation of the middle ear that is not characterized by pus formation, occurs repeatedly, and specifically affects the patient's right ear. It indicates a non-infectious or sterile inflammatory process that recurs after resolution.

Apply this code when documentation specifies recurrent, non-purulent inflammation of the right middle ear. This typically involves symptoms like ear pain, pressure, or hearing loss without evidence of bacterial infection or pus, and a history of previous similar episodes.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "recurrent" and "right ear" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from suppurative (H65.0-) and chronic (H65.4-) forms of otitis media.
• If laterality is not specified, use the unspecified ear code (H65.199).