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H72.2X9

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Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A tear or hole in the eardrum located at the outer edge of the membrane when the specific ear affected is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code used when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider if possible to determine which ear(s) are affected for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└H72Perforation of tympanic membrane└H72.2Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane└H72.2XOther marginal perforations of tympanic membrane└H72.2X9Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear
└H72.2X9Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear

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