Ac suppr otitis media w/o spon rupt ear drum, recur, r ear

This code signifies a repeated episode of acute bacterial middle ear infection in the right ear, where the eardrum remains intact. It indicates inflammation and pus formation within the middle ear space without a perforation of the tympanic membrane.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a recurrent acute suppurative otitis media affecting the right ear, and explicitly states that there is no spontaneous rupture of the tympanic membrane. This is typically supported by otoscopic examination findings.

• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between acute and chronic otitis media.
• Verify laterality (right ear) is explicitly stated; do not assume.
• Confirm the absence of eardrum perforation to differentiate from codes indicating rupture.