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A pediatrician sees an 8-month-old patient for ear pulling and excessive crying. The infant is diagnosed with bilateral chronic and acute serous otitis media. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported

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H65.03, H65.23 (sequence acute code first, but also include chronic)

What is bilateral chronic serous otitis media?

This illness is frequently brought on by a persistent blockage of the Eustachian tube or by a thickening of the fluids that prevents absorption or drainage down the tube.

While the symptoms of chronic otitis media might be uncomfortable or painless, ear pressure and popping are frequently present all the time.

How is a middle ear infection treated?

  • Antibiotics, taken by mouth or as ear drops.
  • Medication for pain.
  • Decongestants, antihistamines, or nasal steroids.
  • For chronic otitis media with effusion, an ear tube (tympanostomy tube) may help

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