Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H73.892 is the diagnosis code for Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane, left ear. This code falls under the section "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H73.892 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H73.892 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H73.892 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane, left ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H73.892 is H73.89 ("Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane"). H73.892 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H73.892 is located in Section H65-H75 — "Diseases of middle ear and mastoid" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H73.892 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane, left ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane, left ear is H73.892.
Yes, H73.892 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H73.892 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H73.892 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.