Question 1

Is H71 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H71 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H71 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H71 represents Cholesteatoma of middle ear. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H71 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H71 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H71?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H71 is section:H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from H71?

Accepted Answer

Code H71 has Type 2 Excludes including: cholesteatoma of external ear (H60.4-); recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-). These conditions are not included in H71 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Notes1Additional information

Is H71 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H71 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H71 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H71?

What conditions should be coded separately from H71?