H70.812Billable
Postauricular fistula, left ear
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H70
H70Mastoiditis and related conditionsH70.0Acute mastoiditisH70.00Acute mastoiditis without complicationsH70.001Acute mastoiditis without complications, right earYesH70.002Acute mastoiditis without complications, left earYesH70.003Acute mastoiditis without complications, bilateralYesH70.009Acute mastoiditis without complications, unspecified earYesH70.01Subperiosteal abscess of mastoidH70.011Subperiosteal abscess of mastoid, right earYesH70.012Subperiosteal abscess of mastoid, left earYesH70.013Subperiosteal abscess of mastoid, bilateralYesH70.019Subperiosteal abscess of mastoid, unspecified earYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H70.812?
H70.812 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Postauricular fistula, left ear.
Is H70.812 a billable code?
Yes. H70.812 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H70.812 in?
H70.812 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H70.812 become effective?
H70.812 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H70.812?
H70.812 belongs to category H70, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.