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H65.21

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Chronic serous otitis media, right ear

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

What This Code Means

Long-term fluid buildup in the middle ear without infection on the right side.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm chronic status is documented (typically present for 3 months or longer)
  • •Differentiate from acute otitis media by reviewing clinical notes for duration and symptom pattern

Code Hierarchy

└H65Nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.2Chronic serous otitis media└H65.21Chronic serous otitis media, right ear
└H65.21Chronic serous otitis media, right ear

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