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ICD-10 Ch 8 H-ear
Diagnosis codes for Ear and Mastoid disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cholesteatoma | peeling layers of horny epithelium |
| cerumen | ear wax |
| suppurative otitis media | infection with purulent discharge |
| purulent | pus |
| If otitis media is the result of an underlying condition, what should your report first? Second? | the underlying condition 1st; followed by H67 Otitis media in diseases classified elsewhere |
| In what part of the ear are the Eustachian tubes located? | Middle ear |
| nonsuppurative otitis media | infection in which clear pale fluid may accumulate in the middle ear |
| Where is the mastoid process located? | on the portion of the temporal bone, right behind the ear. |
| Mastoiditis | Infection of the mastoid process |
| What may happen as a result of untreated otitis media? | mastoiditis and infection may extend to surrounding tissues and may possibly extend into the brain. |
| otosclerosis | inherited bone growth that causes hearing loss. |
| Meniere's disease | a vestibular disorder that produces recurring symptoms that include severe and intermittent hearing loss. Symptoms include feeling ear pressure and pain. |
| Labyrinthitis | a balance disorder that follows an upper respiratory infection or head injury. |
| What is housed in the labyrinth? | The vestibular system of the inner ear. |
| What does the vestibular system do? | Senses changes in the position of the head. |
| Impacted cerumen | ear was that is difficult to remove. |
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