H71.9

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Unspecified cholesteatoma

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
H71.9Unspecified cholesteatoma
H71.90Unspecified cholesteatoma, unspecified ear
H71.91Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
H71.92Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
H71.93Unspecified cholesteatoma, bilateral

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H71.9:

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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