U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

H74 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of middle ear mastoid

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

H74

Other disorders of middle ear mastoid

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where H74 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 8

    Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)

  3. 3

    Category H74

    Other disorders of middle ear mastoid

  4. 4

    Code H74

    Other disorders of middle ear mastoid

More specific choices

Codes under H74

H74 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for H74.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for H74.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H74.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for H74.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • mastoiditis (H70.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H74 mean?

H74 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of middle ear mastoid.”

Is H74 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. H74 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 H74 located in ICD-10-CM?

H74 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 H74, Other disorders of middle ear mastoid.

What coding notes are listed for H74?

No inclusion terms are listed for H74 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: mastoiditis (H70.-).

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