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H74.323

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Partial loss 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 involving incomplete loss or damage to the small bones in both ears that help transmit sound.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify bilateral involvement is explicitly documented; do not assume both ears are affected if only one is mentioned
  • •This bilateral condition may significantly impact hearing and warrant hearing aid evaluation

Code Hierarchy

└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.3Other acquired abnormalities of ear ossicles└H74.32Partial loss of ear ossicles└H74.323Partial loss of ear ossicles, bilateral
└H74.323Partial loss of ear ossicles, bilateral

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