H72.0

Non-Billable
ChapterH60–H95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Central perforation of tympanic membrane

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
H65-H75Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
H72Perforation of tympanic membrane
H72.0Central perforation of tympanic membrane
H72.00Central perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
H72.01Central perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
H72.02Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
H72.03Central perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H72.0:

categoryH72
Perforation of tympanic membrane
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chapterCH8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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2026

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