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Non-specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 385.3
Cholesteatoma of middle ear and mastoid
  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 385.3 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
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385.3 Excludes
  • cholesteatoma:
    • external ear canal (380.21)
    • recurrent of postmastoidectomy cavity (383.32)
Applies To
  • Cholesterosis of (middle) ear
  • Epidermosis of (middle) ear
  • Keratosis of (middle) ear
  • Polyp of (middle) ear
 385.24 ICD9Data.com 385.30 
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