Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear

This code signifies a persistent, non-infectious inflammation of the middle ear in the right ear, not characterized by pus formation. It encompasses various forms of chronic otitis media that do not involve active suppuration, such as chronic serous or mucoid otitis media.

Apply this code when documentation specifies chronic middle ear inflammation of the right ear without purulent discharge, and the specific type (e.g., serous, mucoid) is not otherwise classified. This is appropriate for conditions like chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) of the right ear when a more specific code isn't available.

• Differentiate from acute or suppurative forms of otitis media; look for terms like "chronic," "effusion," or "non-purulent."
• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right ear" to support this specific code.
• Consider codes for specific types of chronic nonsuppurative otitis media (e.g., H65.2- for chronic serous) if the documentation provides that level of detail.