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H65.22

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Chronic serous otitis media, left 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 left side.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left ear laterality is clearly documented in the medical record
  • •Note any associated hearing loss or conductive hearing impairment for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└H65Nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.2Chronic serous otitis media└H65.22Chronic serous otitis media, left ear
└H65.22Chronic serous otitis media, left ear

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