H71.3 Diffuse cholesteatosis

The ICD-10-CM code for Diffuse cholesteatosis is H71.3 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

Section

H65-H75: Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)

Category H71

26 codes (20 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to H71.3:

• Cholesteatosis, diffuse

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion

8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool