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Vertigo of central origin of the left ear is reported with code ________.
Vertigo of central origin of the left ear is reported with code ________.
H81.42
The code(s) for Tommy Jones, who is experiencing tinnitus of the right ear and otalgia of both ears, is/are ________.
The code(s) for Tommy Jones, who is experiencing tinnitus of the right ear and otalgia of both ears, is/are ________.
H93.11, H92.03
The code(s) for sudden idiopathic hearing loss in the right ear is/are ________.
The code(s) for sudden idiopathic hearing loss in the right ear is/are ________.
H91.21
The ________ is a small bone of the ear that is shaped like a stirrup.
The ________ is a small bone of the ear that is shaped like a stirrup.
Acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of eardrum, recurrent, is reported with code ________.
Acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of eardrum, recurrent, is reported with code ________.
Bilateral hematoma of pinna is reported with code(s) ________.
Bilateral hematoma of pinna is reported with code(s) ________.
When coding the phrase 'acquired stenosis of right external ear canal secondary to trauma', the main term to reference in the index is ________.
When coding the phrase 'acquired stenosis of right external ear canal secondary to trauma', the main term to reference in the index is ________.
The auricle and cilia are part of the ________.
The auricle and cilia are part of the ________.
The code(s) for Harry's case, who has bleeding from the left ear and hemorrhagic otitis externa, is/are _______.
The code(s) for Harry's case, who has bleeding from the left ear and hemorrhagic otitis externa, is/are _______.
The correct code(s) for the patient with recurrent bouts of ear inflammation and stenosis of the external ear canal is/are _______.
The correct code(s) for the patient with recurrent bouts of ear inflammation and stenosis of the external ear canal is/are _______.
The term to reference in the index when coding 'subperiosteal abscess of the right ear mastoid' is _______.
The term to reference in the index when coding 'subperiosteal abscess of the right ear mastoid' is _______.
Bilateral benign paroxysmal vertigo is reported with code _______.
Bilateral benign paroxysmal vertigo is reported with code _______.
The code(s) for the patient with a polyp in the right middle ear and two polyps in the left middle ear is/are _______.
The code(s) for the patient with a polyp in the right middle ear and two polyps in the left middle ear is/are _______.
The code(s) for auditory testing that reveals transient ischemic deafness in both ears is/are ______.
The code(s) for auditory testing that reveals transient ischemic deafness in both ears is/are ______.
The code(s) for the referral due to a disorder of the 8th cranial nerve is/are ________.
The code(s) for the referral due to a disorder of the 8th cranial nerve is/are ________.
Hemorrhagic otitis externa of the left ear is reported with code _______.
Hemorrhagic otitis externa of the left ear is reported with code _______.
The code for recurrent acute serous otitis media of the right ear is ______.
The code for recurrent acute serous otitis media of the right ear is ______.
Bilateral subperiosteal abscess of mastoid is reported with code _____.
Bilateral subperiosteal abscess of mastoid is reported with code _____.
Left ear attic perforation of tympanic membrane is reported with code _____.
Left ear attic perforation of tympanic membrane is reported with code _____.
The code for chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity of the left ear is _______.
The code for chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity of the left ear is _______.
Mastoiditis of the right ear is reported with code _____.
Mastoiditis of the right ear is reported with code _____.
Bilateral cholesteatoma of mastoid is reported with code ________.
Bilateral cholesteatoma of mastoid is reported with code ________.
Postauricular fistula of the left ear is reported with code _______.
Postauricular fistula of the left ear is reported with code _______.
Bilateral chronic otitis externa is reported with code _______.
Bilateral chronic otitis externa is reported with code _______.
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Study Notes
Ear Conditions and Codes
- Vertigo of central origin (left ear): Code H81.42
- Tinnitus (right ear) and otalgia (both ears): Codes H93.11 and H92.03
- Sudden idiopathic hearing loss (right ear): Code H91.21
- Acute suppurative otitis media with eardrum rupture (recurrent): Code H66.017
- Bilateral hematoma of pinna: Code H61.123
- Hemorrhagic otitis externa (left ear): Code H60.322
- Recurrent acute serous otitis media (right ear): Code H65.04
- Chronic serous otitis media (right ear): Code H65.21
- Bilateral chronic otitis externa: Code H60.63
Anatomical Terms
- Stapes: Small bone in the ear, shaped like a stirrup.
- Auricle and cilia: Components of the external ear.
Coding Keywords
- Main term for "acquired stenosis of right external ear canal" is stenosis.
- Reference term for "subperiosteal abscess of right ear mastoid" is abscess.
Specific Cases
- Bilateral benign paroxysmal vertigo: Code H81.13
- Polyp in the right middle ear: Code H74.43 (two polyps in the left middle ear are also included).
- Transient ischemic deafness in both ears: Code H93.013
- Disorder of the 8th cranial nerve: Code H93.3X9.
- Bilateral cholesteatoma of mastoid: Code H71.23
- Postauricular fistula (left ear): Code H70.812
Other Conditions
- Mastoiditis (right ear): Code H70.91
- Bilateral subperiosteal abscess of mastoid: Code H70.013
- Left ear attic perforation of tympanic membrane: Code H72.12
- Chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity (left ear): Code H95.112
Otological Signs and Symptoms
- Bleeding from ear: Associated with hemorrhagic otitis externa.
- Examination implications: Stenosis often results from recurrent infections, as noted in patient assessments.
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