H72
⚠ Non-billable
Perforation of tympanic membrane
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
Code
H72
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Includes
- persistent post-traumatic perforation of ear drum
- postinflammatory perforation of ear drum
Excludes1 — never code together
- 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?
ICD-10-CM code H72 represents Perforation of tympanic membrane. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is H72 billable?
No. H72 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is H72 in?
H72 belongs to the Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process chapter (H60–H95) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the H72 category
H72.0
Central perforation of tympanic membrane
Non-billable
H72.1
Attic perforation of tympanic membrane
Non-billable
H72.2
Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane
Non-billable
H72.8
Other perforations of tympanic membrane
Non-billable
H72.9
Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane
Non-billable
H72.00
Central perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
Billable
H72.01
Central perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
Billable
H72.02
Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
Billable
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