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H65.23

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Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

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 affecting both ears.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure bilateral involvement is explicitly documented before coding
  • •Consider impact on hearing and speech development, especially in pediatric patients

Code Hierarchy

└H65Nonsuppurative otitis media└H65.2Chronic serous otitis media└H65.23Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
└H65.23Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral

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