H72.02: Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
H72.02 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H72.02?
H72.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear. It belongs to category H72 (Perforation of tympanic membrane).
Is H72.02 a billable code?
Yes. H72.02 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does H72.02 belong to?
H72.02 is part of ICD-10-CM category H72 — Perforation of tympanic membrane, which has 48 billable codes.
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