H72.8Header code — not billable
Other perforations of tympanic membrane
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H72
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H72
H72Perforation of tympanic membraneH72.0Central perforation of tympanic membraneH72.00Central perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified earYesH72.01Central perforation of tympanic membrane, right earYesH72.02Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left earYesH72.03Central perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateralYesH72.1Attic perforation of tympanic membraneH72.10Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified earYesH72.11Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, right earYesH72.12Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, left earYesH72.13Attic perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateralYesH72.2Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H72.8?
H72.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other perforations of tympanic membrane.
Is H72.8 a billable code?
No. H72.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H72.8 in?
H72.8 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H72.8 become effective?
H72.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H72.8?
H72.8 belongs to category H72, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.