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H83.12

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Labyrinthine fistula, left ear

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal opening or passage in the inner ear on the left side, typically caused by infection, trauma, or erosive ear disease.

Coding Tips

  • •Investigate the underlying cause (cholesteatoma, mastoiditis, trauma) and code those conditions as well
  • •Confirm left ear laterality in documentation

Code Hierarchy

└H83Other diseases of inner ear└H83.1Labyrinthine fistula└H83.12Labyrinthine fistula, left ear
└H83.12Labyrinthine fistula, left ear

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