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H72.93

Billable

Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral

Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

H65-H75

Parent Code

H72.9

Coding Notes

Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)

Clinical Terms

  • Perforation of right eardrum due to otitis media
  • Perforation of both tympanic membranes due to otitis media
  • Rupture of right tympanic membrane due to otitis media
  • Bilateral perforation of tympanic membranes
  • Rupture of left tympanic membrane due to otitis media
  • Perforation of bilateral tympanic membranes
  • Perforation of left tympanic membrane due to otitis media
  • Perforation of right tympanic membrane due to otitis media
  • Perforation of bilateral tympanic membranes due to otitis media
  • Rupture of bilateral tympanic membranes due to otitis media
  • Both sides perforation of eardrums
  • Perforation of left eardrum due to otitis media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral?

The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral is H72.93. The full clinical description is "Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral". H72.93 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code H72.93 mean?

ICD-10-CM code H72.93 represents “Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is H72.93 a billable code?

Yes, H72.93 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is H72.93 in?

H72.93 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).

What codes cannot be used with H72.93?

H72.93 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute suppurative otitis media with rupture of the tympanic membrane (H66.01-); traumatic rupture of ear drum (S09.2-).

What SNOMED CT codes does H72.93 map to?

H72.93 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 1084361000119100, 1084281000119100, 1089351000119103, 1091961000119102. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for H72.93?

H72.93 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2881812. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does H72.93 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H72.93?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H72.93 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.