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H72.90 — Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
H72.90
What this code means
A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the thin membrane separating the ear canal from the middle ear.
Also called: perforated eardrum, tympanic membrane perforation.
When this code is used
Used for unspecified perforation of the tympanic membrane of an unspecified ear.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code H72.90 belongs to Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, which covers codes H60–H95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
Related anatomy
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H72.90?
H72.90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear”. A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the thin membrane separating the ear canal from the middle ear.
When is code H72.90 used?
Used for unspecified perforation of the tympanic membrane of an unspecified ear. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.