icd 9 code for h72.02

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H72.02 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code H72 is used to code Perforated eardrum

H72. 02 - Central perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear. ICD-10-CM.

Full Answer

What is the ICD-10 code for cholesteatoma?

ICD-10 code H71 for Cholesteatoma of middle ear is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the ear and mastoid process .

What is the ICD-10 code for vertigo of central origin?

H81.4Use H81. 4 to report vertigo of central origin.

Which ICD-10-CM code is reported for now healed multiple perforations of the tympanic membrane?

Multiple perforations of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear H72. 819 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H72. 819 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for Otorrhea left ear?

ICD-10-CM Code for Otorrhea, left ear H92. 12.

What is vertigo of central origin?

Introduction. Central vertigo is a clinical condition in which an individual experiences hallucinations of motion of their surroundings, or a sensation of spinning, while remaining still, as a result of dysfunction of the vestibular structures in the central nervous system (CNS).

What is the ICD 10 code for vertigo unspecified?

ICD-10-CM Code for Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear H81. 10.

What is central perforation of tympanic membrane?

Information: A central perforation is a perforation in the pars tensa that leaves an intact portion of the tympanic membrane between the rim of the perforation and the bony canal. The fibrous annulus, the tickened portion of the TM near the bony canal, is also intact.

What is the diagnosis for ICD 10 code r50 9?

9: Fever, unspecified.

What is the CPT code for ear canal incision with middle ear exploration?

CPT® 69440, Under Incision Procedures on the Middle Ear.

What is Otorrhea left ear?

Otorrhea is the medical term for ear drainage. In order for there to be drainage from the middle ear (the space behind the ear drum) into the ear canal, there must be a connection present. This connection can result from a perforation in the ear drum, or if an ear tube was previously placed.

What is the ICD 10 code for right Otorrhea?

ICD-10-CM Code for Otorrhea, right ear H92. 11.

What is Otorrhea?

DEFINITION. Otorrhea means drainage of liquid from the ear. Otorrhea results from external ear canal pathology or middle ear disease with tympanic membrane perforation.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert H72.02 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code H72.02 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients

Your ear has three main parts: outer, middle and inner. You use all of them in hearing. Sound waves come in through your outer ear. They reach your middle ear, where they make your eardrum vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones, called ossicles, in your middle ear.

The ICD code H72 is used to code 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).

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H72.02 and a single ICD9 code, 384.21 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

The ICD code H72 is used to code 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).

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H72.0 - Central perforation of tympanic membrane'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H72.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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