Asked by Princess Genesiz on Sep 25, 2024

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Max Mawell was seen in the office today for left cochlear otosclerosis and recurrent cholesteatoma of a postmastoidectomy cavity of the right ear. What are the correct codes?

A) H80.21, H95.01
B) H80.21, H92.03
C) H80.22, H95.01
D) H80.22, H95.02

Cholesteatoma

An abnormal, noncancerous skin growth that can develop in the middle section of the ear, behind the eardrum, often leading to hearing loss.

Otosclerosis

A condition affecting the ear where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes hearing loss.

Postmastoidectomy

Pertaining to the period after the surgical removal of mastoid cells, which is part of the temporal bone in the skull.

  • Acquire knowledge on the classification system used for various auditory conditions.
  • Acquire knowledge about disorders of the ear and how they are coded.
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Maddie Trites3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cochlear otosclerosis is coded as H80.22 when it affects the left ear, and recurrent cholesteatoma of a postmastoidectomy cavity is coded as H95.01, regardless of the ear affected.