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H70.003

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Acute mastoiditis without complications, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

An acute infection and inflammation of the mastoid bone affecting both ears without additional complications.

Coding Tips

  • •This code requires documentation of bilateral mastoiditis; verify both ears are affected
  • •Do not use if only one ear is involved; select the appropriate unilateral code instead

Code Hierarchy

└H70Mastoiditis and related conditions└H70.0Acute mastoiditis└H70.00Acute mastoiditis without complications└H70.003Acute mastoiditis without complications, bilateral
└H70.003Acute mastoiditis without complications, bilateral

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