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Non-billablePerforation 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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is an ear disorder? An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear. Your ear has three main parts, and each one plays a different role in helping you hear: Outer ear. The part you see and the ear canal. It catches sound and sends them to your…
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Includes
- •persistent post-traumatic perforation of ear drum
- •postinflammatory perforation of ear drum
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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