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

This code signifies a recurring episode of acute bacterial infection of the middle ear, characterized by pus formation, without a perforation of the tympanic membrane. The specific ear affected is not documented. This condition typically presents with rapid onset of ear pain, fever, and often hearing loss.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of recurrent acute suppurative otitis media where the ear drum remains intact, and the laterality (left or right ear) is not specified. This is appropriate for patients experiencing repeated bouts of middle ear infection without spontaneous drainage.

• Ensure documentation specifies "recurrent" and "without spontaneous rupture" to differentiate from initial episodes or those with perforation.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality is known; instead, use the more specific codes for left (H66.002), right (H66.001), or bilateral (H66.003).
• Do not confuse with serous otitis media (H65.0- series) or chronic suppurative otitis media (H66.3- series).