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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mastoiditis

ICD-10 Coding for Mastoiditis

H70.01
H70.00
H70.92

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

Also Known as:
Mastoid infection
Mastoid abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mastoiditis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mastoiditis

Use ICD-10 code H70.01 for acute mastoiditis with subperiosteal abscess, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute mastoiditis with subperiosteal abscess

Non-Billable
H70.01
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of subperiosteal abscess confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Subperiosteal abscess of mastoid

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies abscess presence and laterality.

Uncomplicated acute mastoiditis

Non-Billable
H70.00
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Tenderness and swelling over mastoid without abscess

Applicable To

  • • Acute mastoiditis without abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality.

Unspecified mastoiditis, left ear

Billable Code
H70.92
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of mastoiditis without specific type

Applicable To

  • • Mastoiditis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use if specific type can be documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H66.90

Suppurative otitis media, unspecified

Use if otitis media is present and contributes to mastoiditis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute mastoiditis with abscess?

The ICD-10 code for acute mastoiditis with subperiosteal abscess is H70.01. It requires documentation of abscess presence and laterality.

How do you code unspecified mastoiditis?

Unspecified mastoiditis is coded as H70.92, but it's important to document laterality to avoid audit risks.

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