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H71.13

Billable

Cholesteatoma of tympanum, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal skin growth in the main chamber of the middle ear (tympanum) that occurs on both the right and left sides simultaneously.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral involvement must be explicitly documented; do not assume bilateral disease
  • •This is a relatively uncommon presentation; verify documentation carefully

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