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Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 160.1
Malignant neoplasm of auditory tube middle ear and mastoid air cells
  • Short description: Malig neo middle ear.
  • ICD-9-CM 160.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 160.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 160.1 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C30.1 Malignant neoplasm of middle ear
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the middle ear
  • Middle ear cancer
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of middle ear
160.1 Excludes
Applies To
  • Antrum tympanicum
  • Eustachian tube
  • Tympanic cavity
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