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H74.8X9

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Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

Other specified conditions affecting the middle ear or mastoid bone when the specific ear involved is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Avoid this code if laterality can be determined from the medical record; use laterality-specific codes when possible
  • •Query the provider if ear involvement (right, left, or bilateral) is not documented

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└H74.8X9Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, unspecified ear
└H74.8X9Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, unspecified ear

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