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H60.41

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Cholesteatoma of right external ear

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An abnormal growth of skin cells in the outer ear canal of the right ear that forms a cyst-like mass.

Coding Tips

  • •Cholesteatoma is a chronic condition that may require surgical intervention; document treatment plans
  • •Distinguish between external ear cholesteatoma (H60.4x) and middle ear cholesteatoma (H71.x)

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.4Cholesteatoma of external ear└H60.41Cholesteatoma of right external ear
└H60.41Cholesteatoma of right external ear

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