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Z96.20

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Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A patient has an implant or device in their ear for hearing or ear-related purposes, but the specific type is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is an unspecified code; attempt to identify the specific otological or audiological implant to assign a more precise code
  • •Review documentation for mentions of cochlear implants, myringotomy tubes, bone-conduction devices, or other ear implants

Code Hierarchy

└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.2Presence of otological and audiological implants└Z96.20Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified
└Z96.20Presence of otological and audiological implant, unspecified

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