2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H74.321Partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H65-H75›H74

ICD-10-CM H74.321
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H74.321 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (except otitis media).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H74.321
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear
Short Description
Partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H74.32
Partial loss of ear ossicles

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
CategoryH74Other disorders of middle ear mastoid
This CodeH74.321Partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H74.321: its own notes plus those printed at H74 and Chapter 8. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From H74 Other disorders of middle ear mastoid applies to 36 codes
From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the ear condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the ear condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EAR002
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (except otitis media)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert H74.321 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
385.24 Partial loss ear ossicle
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H74.321Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear?

The ICD-10-CM code for partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear is H74.321 (sometimes written as H74321). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H74.321 (Partial loss of ear ossicles) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H74.321 group to?

When partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 156, 155, 154, with relative weights from 0.6656 to 1.5916 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H74.321?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial loss of ear ossicles, right ear converts to ICD-9-CM 385.24 (partial loss ear ossicle). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.