H74.319
BillableAnkylosis 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
A condition where the small bones in the ear become fused or stiffened, but the specific ear affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from medical record; request clarification when possible
- •Consider querying the provider if documentation is unclear about which ear(s) are involved
Code Hierarchy
└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.3Other acquired abnormalities of ear ossicles└H74.31Ankylosis of ear ossicles└H74.319Ankylosis of ear ossicles, unspecified ear
└H74.319Ankylosis of ear ossicles, unspecified ear