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H83.19

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Labyrinthine fistula, unspecified ear

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal opening in the inner ear when the specific ear location is not documented or cannot be determined.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality is truly unspecified; query provider for clarification when possible
  • •Still investigate and code the underlying cause of the fistula

Code Hierarchy

└H83Other diseases of inner ear└H83.1Labyrinthine fistula└H83.19Labyrinthine fistula, unspecified ear
└H83.19Labyrinthine fistula, unspecified ear

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