Is ICD-10-CM code H73 billable?

No, H73 (Other disorders of tympanic membrane) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code H73 belong to?

H73 belongs to Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: H60–H95 (Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process).

H73Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other disorders of tympanic membrane

In Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75), chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

36 billable codes under H73: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 8 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.

Read Section I.C.8 (page 49)

All codes under H73

H73 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

H73 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under H73 group to MS-DRG 152, 153, 154, 155, or 156 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 152 Otitis Media and URI with MCC (20 of 36 codes)
DRG 153 Otitis Media and URI without MCC (20 of 36 codes)
DRG 154 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC (16 of 36 codes)
DRG 155 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC (16 of 36 codes)
DRG 156 Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC (16 of 36 codes)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Ear Disorders

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.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.