H74.8X3
BillableOther specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other specified conditions affecting both middle ears or mastoid bones that don't fit into more specific categories.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm bilateral involvement is explicitly documented in the clinical notes
- •Document the specific nature of the disorder in the medical record to justify use of this unspecified category
Code Hierarchy
└H74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid└H74.8Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid└H74.8XOther specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid└H74.8X3Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, bilateral
└H74.8X3Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, bilateral