H74.40
BillablePolyp of middle ear, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A noncancerous growth or tissue projection in the middle ear space that has not been specified as occurring in the right ear, left ear, or both ears. This condition may cause hearing problems or ear drainage.
Coding Tips
- •Use H74.40 only when the specific ear location is not documented; if laterality is specified, use H74.41 (right ear) or H74.42 (left ear) instead
- •This code typically requires documentation of otoscopic findings or imaging results confirming the polyp; ensure the medical record supports the diagnosis before coding
Code Hierarchy
└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.4Polyp of middle ear└H74.40Polyp of middle ear, unspecified ear
└H74.40Polyp of middle ear, unspecified ear