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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cholesteatoma

ICD-10 Coding for Cholesteatoma

H71.01
H71.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cholesteatoma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Keratinizing cyst
Epidermoid cyst of the ear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cholesteatoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cholesteatoma

Use ICD-10 code H71.01 for cholesteatoma of attic, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cholesteatoma of attic, right ear

Billable Code
H71.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document attic involvement and right ear laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Attic cholesteatoma with scutum erosion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific location are documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cholesteatoma of tympanum, left ear

Billable Code
H71.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when documentation specifies tympanum involvement and left ear laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Tympanum cholesteatoma with ossicular erosion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific location are documented to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H95.0-

Recurrent postmastoidectomy cholesteatoma

Use for recurrent cases in post-surgical sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cholesteatoma?

The ICD-10 code for cholesteatoma of the middle ear is H71, with specific codes like H71.01 for attic cholesteatoma of the right ear.

How do you code bilateral cholesteatoma?

For bilateral cholesteatoma, use codes like H71.13 for bilateral attic involvement, ensuring documentation specifies both ears.

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