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H71.30

Billable

Diffuse cholesteatosis, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

A widespread abnormal skin growth affecting multiple areas of the middle ear when the specific ear is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Diffuse cholesteatosis is distinct from localized cholesteatoma; ensure correct diagnosis is documented
  • •Use only when laterality cannot be determined; query for ear specification if possible

Code Hierarchy

└H71Cholesteatoma of middle ear└H71.3Diffuse cholesteatosis└H71.30Diffuse cholesteatosis, unspecified ear
└H71.30Diffuse cholesteatosis, unspecified ear

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