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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tympanic Membrane Perforation

ICD-10 Coding for Tympanic Membrane Perforation

H72.0-
S09.2-

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for tympanic membrane perforation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Eardrum Perforation
TM Perforation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Use ICD-10 code H72.0- for central perforation of tympanic membrane, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Central perforation of tympanic membrane

Non-Billable
H72.0-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Perforation persists for more than 3 months without acute infection

Applicable To

  • • Chronic nontraumatic perforation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the documentation specifies the chronic nature and absence of trauma.

Traumatic rupture of tympanic membrane

Non-Billable
S09.2-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented traumatic event

Applicable To

  • • Perforation due to trauma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly indicates the traumatic cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H66.3-

Chronic suppurative otitis media

Use when there is a chronic infection present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tympanic membrane perforation?

The ICD-10 code for a nontraumatic tympanic membrane perforation is H72.0-. For traumatic perforations, use S09.2-.

How do you code a traumatic tympanic membrane perforation?

For traumatic tympanic membrane perforations, use ICD-10 code S09.2-, ensuring the cause of trauma is documented.

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