Asked by Tiyania LaShay on Apr 30, 2024
Verified
What is the correct code for mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side?
A) H90.42
B) H90.5
C) H90.72
D) H90.8
Sensorineural
Related to or involving both sensory and neural mechanisms, often used to describe a type of hearing loss that results from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve.
Conductive
Relating to the transmission of heat, sound, or electricity.
Contralateral
Relating to or affecting the opposite side of the body.
- Learn the coding schemes applied to various ailments of the ear.
Verified Answer
CI
Chinenye IhediohaMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
C is the correct code because H90.72 specifies mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, and states that there is unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side. This code accurately reflects all aspects of the patient's hearing loss.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the coding schemes applied to various ailments of the ear.