ICD-9 Code 381.10 - Chronic serous otitis media, simple or unspecified

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 381.10

Diagnosis Code: 381.10 (Raw: 38110)

Description: Chronic serous otitis media, simple or unspecified

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code 381.10 is designated for Chronic serous otitis media, simple or unspecified. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.