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H74.13

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Adhesive middle ear disease, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Scarring and adhesions affecting both ears in the middle ear space, causing the small bones and tissues to stick together on both sides.

Coding Tips

  • •This bilateral code should only be used when adhesive middle ear disease is documented in both ears
  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates bilateral involvement before coding

Code Hierarchy

└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.1Adhesive middle ear disease└H74.13Adhesive middle ear disease, bilateral
└H74.13Adhesive middle ear disease, bilateral

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