Is H72.81 a billable code?
No. H72.81 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H72.81: Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H72.81 groups related diagnoses under multiple perforations of tympanic membrane. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H72.81
- H72.811Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, right ear
- H72.812Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, left ear
- H72.813Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, bilateral
- H72.819Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
Other codes in H72.8 Other perforations of tympanic membrane
H72.81 questions
What does H72.81 mean?
H72.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane. It is in chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.