H70.00

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Acute mastoiditis without complications

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
H70Mastoiditis and related conditions
H70.0Acute mastoiditis
H70.00Acute mastoiditis without complications
H70.001Acute mastoiditis without complications, right ear
H70.002Acute mastoiditis without complications, left ear
H70.003Acute mastoiditis without complications, bilateral
H70.009Acute mastoiditis without complications, unspecified ear

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subcategoryH70.0
Acute mastoiditis
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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