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H65.499

Billable

Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

A chronic non-infectious inflammation of the middle ear with fluid accumulation, but the specific ear or ears affected are not documented.

Coding Tips

  • This is a less specific code; query provider for laterality information when possible
  • Use only when ear involvement cannot be determined from available documentation

Code Hierarchy

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