ICD-10 Code for Myringitis
The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for myringitis is H73.2 – Unspecified myringitis (a header – choose a more specific code). More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (5 codes, 0 billable).
- Main code
H73.2– Unspecified myringitis- Billable
- No – header code
Index entries for Myringitis
- with otitis media – see Otitis, media
- acute –
H73.00-(header) - bullous – see Myringitis, acute, bullous
- chronic –
H73.1-(header)
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.