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H72

Non-billable

Perforation of tympanic membrane

H72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Perforation of tympanic membrane. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H72.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H60-H95
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Includes

  • •persistent post-traumatic perforation of ear drum
  • •postinflammatory perforation of ear drum

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acute suppurative otitis media with rupture of the tympanic membrane (H66.01-)
  • •traumatic rupture of ear drum (S09.2-)

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H72?
H72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Perforation of tympanic membrane". It falls under H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
Is H72 a billable code?
No — H72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H72.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H72?
H72 has 5 more specific child codes, including H72.0, H72.1, H72.2.
What is excluded from H72?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute suppurative otitis media with rupture of the tympanic membrane (H66.01-); traumatic rupture of ear drum (S09.2-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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