H72.1 Attic perforation of tympanic membrane

The ICD-10-CM code for Attic perforation of tympanic membrane is H72.1 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

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

Section

H65-H75: Diseases of middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75)

Category H72

33 codes (24 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to H72.1:

• Perforation, perforated (nontraumatic) (of) › tympanum, tympanic (membrane) (persistent post-traumatic) (postinflammatory) › attic

Inclusion Terms

• Perforation of pars flaccida

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion

8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool