ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
H72.13 Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral
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- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in H72
24 complete codes in this category.
- H72.01Central perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
- H72.02Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
- H72.03Central perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral
- H72.10Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
- H72.11Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
- H72.12Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
- H72.13Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral
- H72.2X1Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, right ear
- H72.2X2Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, left ear
- H72.2X3Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, bilateral
- H72.2X9Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
- H72.811Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, right ear
Documentation tips
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has H72, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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