H71 ICD-10-CM Code: Cholesteatoma of middle ear
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H71Cholesteatoma of middle ear
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H71 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
- 3
Category H71
Cholesteatoma of middle ear
- 4
Code H71
Cholesteatoma of middle ear
Codes under H71
H71 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H71.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H71.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H71.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H71.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- cholesteatoma of external ear (H60.4-)
- recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H71 mean?
H71 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cholesteatoma of middle ear.”
Is H71 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H71 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H71 located in ICD-10-CM?
H71 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75) (H65–H75), under category H71, Cholesteatoma of middle ear.
What coding notes are listed for H71?
No inclusion terms are listed for H71 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: cholesteatoma of external ear (H60.4-); recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-).