ICD-10 Code H72.822 – Total perforations of tympanic membrane, left ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H72.822 – Total perforations of tympanic membrane, left ear
What it is
This code identifies a complete perforation of the eardrum in the left ear. It means the tympanic membrane has a full-thickness hole, not a partial tear.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include otoscopic evidence of a full perforation, with possible conductive hearing loss, ear drainage, or a history of trauma or infection.
When to use this code
Use H72.822 when the provider documents a total perforation of the tympanic membrane in the left ear. Choose it for confirmed left-sided cases, including chronic or acute findings if the note specifically identifies the perforation as total.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for perforations in the right ear, bilateral disease, or unspecified ear. If the record only says “perforated eardrum” without laterality or extent, Check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and that the perforation is documented as total before assigning H72.822.