Acute suppr otitis media w spon rupt ear drum, recur, l ear

This code signifies a recurring bacterial middle ear infection affecting the left ear, characterized by pus formation and a spontaneous perforation of the tympanic membrane. The "acute" designation indicates a sudden onset and short course of the current episode, while "recurrent" implies multiple such episodes.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of recurrent acute suppurative otitis media with a spontaneous tympanic membrane rupture in the left ear. This typically occurs in patients with a history of repeated middle ear infections leading to ear drum perforation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "recurrent" and "spontaneous rupture" of the tympanic membrane.
• Verify laterality (left ear) is clearly documented; separate codes exist for right, bilateral, and unspecified ears.
• Distinguish from chronic suppurative otitis media (H66.3-) or acute otitis media without rupture (H66.00-).