H73.8 – Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
ICD-10-CM code
H73.8
- Code
H73.8(claims format:H738)- Description
- Other specified disorders 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
- Parent codes
- H73
Billable codes under H73.8
H73.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H73.81 – Atrophic flaccid tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
- H73.82 – Atrophic nonflaccid tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
- H73.89 – Other specified disorders of tympanic membraneHeader (more codes below)
Related codes in H73
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H73.8?
H73.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of tympanic membrane, in the block H65-H75 (Diseases of middle ear and mastoid).
Is H73.8 a billable code?
No. H73.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H73.8 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.