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ICD11

Diseases of the ear or mastoid process (H60–H95)

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Diseases of the ear or mastoid process is a chapter in ICD-11 that includes conditions affecting the external, middle, and inner ear, as well as the mastoid process, which play key roles in hearing and balance. These disorders may result from infections, inflammation, trauma, congenital abnormalities, degenerative changes, or exposure to environmental factors, leading to symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, ear pain, or discharge.

This chapter encompasses a broad range of conditions, including otitis externa and media, disorders of the tympanic membrane, diseases of the inner ear, and mastoiditis. Accurate classification supports timely diagnosis, appropriate medical or surgical management, and prevention of complications, while also aiding research, epidemiological monitoring, and public health efforts to reduce the burden of hearing and balance disorders.

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Frequently asked questions

This chapter includes disorders affecting the outer, middle, and inner ear, as well as the mastoid process.

It includes otitis media, hearing loss, tinnitus, vestibular disorders, and mastoiditis.

Yes. Disorders affecting balance, such as vestibular conditions, are included.

Primary ear conditions are coded here, while central neurological causes are classified in the nervous system chapter.

Yes. Congenital and acquired ear disorders are both included.

It supports hearing health services, treatment planning, and public health initiatives.

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