ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code

H71.22: Cholesteatoma of mastoid, left ear

Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

H71.22 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cholesteatoma of mastoid, left ear. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.

H71.22 questions

Is H71.22 a billable code?

Yes. H71.22 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

What does H71.22 mean?

H71.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cholesteatoma of mastoid, left ear. 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.