What causes a perforated eardrum?
A perforated eardrum or punctured eardrum is a rupture or perforation (hole) of the eardrum which can occur as a result of otitis media (ear infection), trauma (e.g. by trying to clean the ear with sharp instruments), explosion, loud noise or surgery (accidental creation of a rupture). Flying with a severe cold can also cause perforation due ...
Why does my ear get perforated?
by trying to clean the ear with sharp instruments), explosion, loud noise or surgery (accidental creation of a rupture). Flying with a severe cold can also cause perforation due to changes in air pressure and blocked eustachian tubes resulting from the cold. This is especially true on landing.
What is the ICD code for acute care?
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code H72 is a non-billable code.
What does "type 1 excludes" mean?
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here.". Acute suppurative otitis media with rupture of the tympanic membrane - instead, use code H66.01-. Traumatic rupture of ear drum - instead, use code S09.2-.
What is a perforated eardrum?
A perforated eardrum or punctured eardrum is a rupture or perforation (hole) of the eardrum which can occur as a result of otitis media (ear infection), trauma (e.g. by trying to clean the ear with sharp instruments), explosion, loud noise or surgery (accidental creation of a rupture).
What is the ICD code for acute care?
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S09.2 is a non-billable code.
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