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H60.42

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Cholesteatoma of left 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 left ear that forms a cyst-like mass.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality documentation before assigning this left ear-specific code
  • •Monitor for complications such as hearing loss or infection that may affect treatment decisions

Code Hierarchy

└H60Otitis externa└H60.4Cholesteatoma of external ear└H60.42Cholesteatoma of left external ear
└H60.42Cholesteatoma of left external ear

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