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H74.23

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Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles, bilateral

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 both middle ears, affecting sound transmission in both ears.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when discontinuity or dislocation is documented in both ears
  • •Bilateral coding requires clear documentation of involvement in both ears

Code Hierarchy

└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.2Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles└H74.23Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles, bilateral
└H74.23Discontinuity and dislocation of ear ossicles, bilateral

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