Other chronic suppurative otitis media, right ear

This code signifies a persistent, purulent inflammation of the middle ear in the right ear, not otherwise specified as tubotympanic or atticoantral. It indicates a chronic infection characterized by discharge and often associated with a tympanic membrane perforation.

Apply this code when documentation specifies chronic suppurative otitis media affecting the right ear, without further detail regarding the specific type (e.g., tubotympanic, atticoantral). Supporting documentation should clearly state "chronic suppurative otitis media, right ear" or similar phrasing, indicating a long-standing purulent infection.

• Ensure the laterality (right ear) is explicitly documented.
• Distinguish from acute otitis media (H66.0-) and other specific types of chronic suppurative otitis media (H66.1-, H66.2-).
• If the specific type of chronic suppurative otitis media (e.g., tubotympanic, atticoantral) is documented, use the more specific code.