Is H70.09 a billable code?
No. H70.09 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H70.09: Acute mastoiditis with other complications
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H70.09 groups related diagnoses under acute mastoiditis with other complications. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H70.09
- H70.091Acute mastoiditis with other complications, right ear
- H70.092Acute mastoiditis with other complications, left ear
- H70.093Acute mastoiditis with other complications, bilateral
- H70.099Acute mastoiditis with other complications, unspecified ear
Other codes in H70.0 Acute mastoiditis
H70.09 questions
What does H70.09 mean?
H70.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute mastoiditis with other complications. It is in chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.