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H66.22

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Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media, left ear

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

What This Code Means

A long-term ear infection with pus involving the mastoid bone and upper ear canal, affecting the left ear.

Coding Tips

  • •This more severe form may require surgical intervention; check for any procedures documented
  • •Verify left ear laterality and chronic suppurative status in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└H66Suppurative and unspecified otitis media└H66.2Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media└H66.22Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media, left ear
└H66.22Chronic atticoantral suppurative otitis media, left ear

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