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H74.20

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Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

Separation or misalignment of the tiny bones in the middle ear (ossicles) in an unspecified ear, which disrupts sound transmission.

Coding Tips

  • •Clarify which ear is affected when possible to use more specific codes (H74.21, H74.22, or H74.23)
  • •Document whether this is due to trauma, infection, or other etiology

Code Hierarchy

└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.2Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles└H74.20Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles, unspecified ear
└H74.20Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles, unspecified ear

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