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H71

Non-billable

Cholesteatoma of middle ear

H71 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cholesteatoma of middle ear. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H71.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •cholesteatoma of external ear (H60.4-)
  • •recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H71?
H71 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cholesteatoma of middle ear". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H71 a billable code?
No — H71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H71.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H71?
H71 has 5 more specific child codes, including H71.0, H71.1, H71.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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