H71.3

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Diffuse cholesteatosis

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)
H71Cholesteatoma of middle ear
H71.3Diffuse cholesteatosis
H71.30Diffuse cholesteatosis, unspecified ear
H71.31Diffuse cholesteatosis, right ear
H71.32Diffuse cholesteatosis, left ear
H71.33Diffuse cholesteatosis, bilateral

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H71.3:

categoryH71
Cholesteatoma of middle ear
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

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