H71
Non-billableCholesteatoma 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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEar infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common. The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get…
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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