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H74.313

Billable

Ankylosis of ear ossicles, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the small bones in both ears become fused or stiffened, limiting their ability to vibrate and transmit sound.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies bilateral involvement; if only one ear is affected, use H74.311 or H74.312 instead
  • •This code indicates a chronic condition affecting hearing and may warrant audiological testing documentation

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