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H70.1 Non-Billable Code

Chronic mastoiditis

Chapter Classification

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

Section Detail

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

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of H70.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • tuberculous mastoiditis (A18.03)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • H70.10 - Chronic mastoiditis, unspecified ear Billable
  • H70.11 - Chronic mastoiditis, right ear Billable
  • H70.12 - Chronic mastoiditis, left ear Billable
  • H70.13 - Chronic mastoiditis, bilateral Billable

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