Mastoiditis


Related Terms

  • Mastoid Empyema
  • Middle Ear Disease

Differential Diagnoses

  • Chronic suppurative otitis media
  • Middle ear trauma
  • Middle ear tumor (neoplasm)

Specialists

  • Family Physician
  • Infectious Disease Internist
  • Neurologist
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Radiologist

Comorbid Conditions

Factors Influencing Duration

Factors influencing the length of disability include the general health and fitness of the individual before being diagnosed with mastoiditis, evidence of pre-existing diseases affecting any of the major body systems, the presence of any antibiotic-resistant organisms, poor compliance with taking the full course of antibiotic therapy, the infection's response to treatment, the success of surgical intervention, diagnosis of an acute complication requiring surgery, and whether the individual works or lives in a smoke-filled environment.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
383 - Mastoiditis and Other Related Conditions
383.0 - Mastoiditis, Acute; Abscess of Mastoid; Empyema of Mastoid
383.1 - Mastoiditis, Chronic
383.9 - Mastoiditis

Return to Work (Restrictions / Accommodations)

Work restrictions and accommodations for individuals with acute or chronic mastoiditis are related to the degree of hearing loss the individual experiences. Because the structures of the middle ear are often destroyed by the infection or surgical intervention, individuals with chronic mastoiditis may experience long-term or permanent hearing loss. This may require a long-term or permanent accommodation in the workplace and the use of hearing aids. Balance disorders can result from ear infections and may require work restrictions for the safety of the individual and coworkers. Persistent facial paralysis or palsy may also require accommodations if the individual's job requires distinct speech.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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