H72 ICD-10-CM Code: Perforation of tympanic membrane
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H72Perforation of tympanic membrane
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H72 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)
- 3
Category H72
Perforation of tympanic membrane
- 4
Code H72
Perforation of tympanic membrane
Codes under H72
H72 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H72.
Code first
- any associated otitis media (H65.-, H66.1-, H66.2-, H66.3-, H66.4-, H66.9-, H67.-)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acute suppurative otitis media with rupture of the tympanic membrane (H66.01-)
- traumatic rupture of ear drum (S09.2-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H72.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H72 mean?
H72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Perforation of tympanic membrane.”
Is H72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H72 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H72 located in ICD-10-CM?
H72 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75) (H65–H75), under category H72, Perforation of tympanic membrane.
What coding notes are listed for H72?
No inclusion terms are listed for H72 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any associated otitis media (H65.-, H66.1-, H66.2-, H66.3-, H66.4-, H66.9-, H67.-). Excludes1 notes: acute suppurative otitis media with rupture of the tympanic membrane (H66.01-); traumatic rupture of ear drum (S09.2-). No Excludes2 note is listed.