H71.2 – Cholesteatoma of mastoid

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H71.2
Code
H71.2 (claims format: H712)
Description
Cholesteatoma of mastoid
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
H71

Billable codes under H71.2

H71.2 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.

H71 – Cholesteatoma of middle ear

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • cholesteatoma of external ear (H60.4-)
  • recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-)

Index terms for H71.2

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

Related codes in H71

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H71.2?

H71.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for cholesteatoma of mastoid, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H71.2 a billable code?

No. H71.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H71.2 belong to?

It belongs to category H71 – Cholesteatoma of middle ear.

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.