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H71.03

Billable

Cholesteatoma of attic, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An abnormal skin growth in the upper part of the middle ear (attic) that occurs on both sides. This condition can cause hearing loss and ear drainage if left untreated.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify bilateral involvement is documented before assigning this code; unilateral cases require H71.01 or H71.02
  • •Cholesteatoma often requires surgical intervention, so look for procedure codes related to mastoidectomy or ossiculoplasty

Code Hierarchy

└H71Cholesteatoma of middle ear└H71.0Cholesteatoma of attic└H71.03Cholesteatoma of attic, bilateral
└H71.03Cholesteatoma of attic, bilateral

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