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H74.22

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Discontinuity and dislocation of left ear ossicles

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 left middle ear, disrupting the normal transmission of sound waves.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left ear; ensure documentation supports left ear involvement
  • •Differentiate from right ear (H74.21) and bilateral (H74.23) conditions

Code Hierarchy

└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.2Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles└H74.22Discontinuity and dislocation of left ear ossicles
└H74.22Discontinuity and dislocation of left ear ossicles

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