Exam 13: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process are reported within Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM and are reported with code range H00-H95.

When coding the phrase "bilateral multiple perforations of the tympanic membrane," the term to reference in the index is membrane.

Bilateral subperiosteal abscess of mastoid is reported with code _____.

Vertigo of central origin of the left ear is reported with code _____.

The semicircular canals are three bony structures that are filled with fluid that help to maintain balance.

Otorrhagia, right ear, is reported with code _____.

Bilateral benign paroxysmal vertigo is reported with code _________________________.

Left ear attic perforation of tympanic membrane is reported with code ____.

Otosclerosis is extensive hemorrhage from the ear.

Bilateral otalgia is reported with code _____.

The middle ear is separated from the inner ear by the oval window.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo is reported with code _____.

The provider notes, "For the last three months I have been seeing this patient who has had recurring bouts of ear inflammation and infection. Examination of the left ear now shows stenosis of the external ear canal with no infection or inflammation at this time. However, the recurrent infections are the cause of the stenosis." The correct codes(s) for this case is (are) _________________________.

The malleus is part of the external ear.

Code range H80-H83 reports diseases of the middle ear.

Office Note: "This patient returns to the office today due to chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity of the left ear." This would be reported with code _____.

Chronic petrositis, bilateral is reported with code _____.

Otitis externa is an inflammation of the external auditory canal.

The ceruminous glands secrete cerumen, a waxy substance that must be present for the conduction of sound waves.

Bilateral hematoma of pinna is reported with code(s) _____.