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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Learning Objectives
- 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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