H71.2 – Cholesteatoma of mastoid
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
- 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
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.