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H72 – Perforation of tympanic membrane

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H72

Code: H72 (claims format: H72)
Description: Perforation of tympanic membrane
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block: H65-H75 Diseases of middle ear and mastoid

Billable codes under H72

H72 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H72.0 – Central perforation of tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
H72.1 – Attic perforation of tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
H72.2 – Other marginal perforations of tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
H72.8 – Other perforations of tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
H72.9 – Unspecified perforation of tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)

Notes for H72

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-)

Code first:

any associated otitis media (H65.-, H66.1-, H66.2-, H66.3-, H66.4-, H66.9-, H67.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H72?

H72 is the ICD-10-CM code for perforation of tympanic membrane, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H72 a billable code?

No. H72 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.