H70.09 – Acute mastoiditis with other complications

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H70.09
Code
H70.09 (claims format: H7009)
Description
Acute mastoiditis with other complications
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block
H65-H75 Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
Parent codes
H70 › H70.0

Billable codes under H70.09

H70.09 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H70.0 – Acute mastoiditis

Applicable to:
  • Abscess of mastoid
  • Empyema of mastoid

Index terms for H70.09

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H70.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H70.09?

H70.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute mastoiditis with other complications, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H70.09 a billable code?

No. H70.09 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H70.09 belong to?

It belongs to category H70 – Mastoiditis and related conditions.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.