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H71.9

Non-billable

Unspecified cholesteatoma

H71.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified cholesteatoma. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H71.90 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Parent
H71
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H71.9?
H71.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified cholesteatoma". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H71.9 a billable code?
No — H71.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H71.90) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H71.9?
H71.9 has 4 more specific child codes, including H71.90, H71.91, H71.92.

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

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