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H72.81

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

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Child Codes (4)

H72.811Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, right earH72.812Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, left earH72.813Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, bilateralH72.819Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear

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Code Information

CodeH72.81
BillableNo — Header code
ParentH72.8
CategoryDiseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)