H73.01 – Bullous myringitis

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H73.01
Code
H73.01 (claims format: H7301)
Description
Bullous myringitis
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
Parent codes
H73 › H73.0

Billable codes under H73.01

H73.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H73.0 – Acute myringitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute myringitis with otitis media (H65, H66)

Index terms for H73.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H73.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H73.01?

H73.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for bullous myringitis, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).

Is H73.01 a billable code?

No. H73.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H73.01 belong to?

It belongs to category H73 – Other disorders of tympanic membrane.

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.