H72.829Billable
Total perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
- 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 H72.829?
H72.829 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Total perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear.
Is H72.829 a billable code?
Yes. H72.829 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H72.829 in?
H72.829 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H72.829 become effective?
H72.829 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H72.829?
H72.829 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.