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ICD-10 code H92.09 for Otalgia, unspecified ear is a medical classification medical classification A medical classification is used to transform descriptions of medical diagnoses or procedures into standardized statistical code in a process known as clinical coding. https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Medical_classification

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as listed by WHO under the range – Diseases of the ear and mastoid process mastoid process The mastoid part of the temporal bone is the posterior (back) part of the temporal bone, one of the bones of the skull. Its rough surface gives attachment to various muscles (via tendons) and it has openings for blood vessels.

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ICD-9 code 388.70 for Otalgia unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF THE EAR AND MASTOID PROCESS (380-389).

What is the ICD-9 code for right ear infection?

Ear Infections –

Ear infections are a common cause of ED visits, particularly in children. On its surface, the ICD-9 code (382.9) converts pretty smoothly to the equivalent ICD-10 code (H66.90). But when you look closely, a straight conversion doubles the number of “unspecified” elements.

• That’s a lot of “unspecifieds” to present to a payer.
• Under ICD-9, the code description for 382.9 includes the terms “acute” and “NOS” in its notes, so ED coding/billing entities have been able to code “acute otitis media” as long as the provider uses those terms on the chart.
• While more specific ICD-9 codes are available, this code has generally been sufficient for billing and reimbursement purposes in the emergency department.) However, in ICD-10, the description “acute otitis media” leads to “double unspecified” coding unless further documentation is provided.

As with ICD-9, more specific codes, (e.g., H66.009, acute suppurative otitis media with spontaneous rupture of eardrum) can be used if more specific terminology is documented. For physicians who have relied on “acute otitis media,” we strongly recommend:

Use of descriptors “serous” and “suppurative” Note “with” or “without spontaneous rupture of eardrum”

To eliminate the second “unspecified,” the provider must also document whether the infection is on the “right,” “left” or “bilateral.” In fact, ICD-10 requires documentation of laterality for all injuries and for illnesses involving bilateral organs (like ears).

When HAP reviewed thousand of pediatric ED charts (where otitis is rampant), we found that documentation of laterality is often lacking in the diagnosis or impression. At times, the location can be inferred from other parts of the chart. But many coders, particularly those who are hospital-based, are taught that the diagnosis, if one is documented, overrides symptoms in the HPI or ROS.

For this reason, we strongly recommend that ED providers get in the habit of identifying otitis as “right,” “left” or “bilateral.” We understand the position of many providers that treatment is usually the same regardless of laterality. But documentation of the specific location allows the coder to eliminate at least one “unspecified” element, which is likely to impact reimbursement.

Often fever is noted with otitis. The good news is that ICD-9 code 780.60 (fever, unspecified) converts seamlessly to ICD-10 code R50.9 (fever, unspecified). Fever is typically well documented on ED charts, so most physicians can continue using their current notation system. (We are surprised that ICD-10 does not get more granular stratifying fever codes by actual temperature.

Maybe in the next edition!) A final caveat: we at HAP understand that certain symptoms or conditions go with certain diagnoses (including otitis) and should be easily inferred by a capable coder. But remember, for compliance purposes, coders are trained to never infer.

What is the ICD-9 code for inner ear?

20.99 Mid -inner ear ops NEC – ICD-9-CM Vol.3 Procedure Codes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right ear symptoms?

Unspecified disorder of right ear –

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code

• H93.91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H93.91 became effective on October 1, 2022.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H93.91 – other international versions of ICD-10 H93.91 may differ.

The following code(s) above H93.91 contain annotation back-references Annotation Back-References In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

• Applicable To annotations, or
• Code Also annotations, or
• Code First annotations, or
• Excludes1 annotations, or
• Excludes2 annotations, or
• Includes annotations, or
• Note annotations, or
• Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to H93.91 :

• H60-H95 2023 ICD-10-CM Range H60-H95
  
  

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