Perforation of tympanic membrane (eardrum): Difference between revisions
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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
*This code is for NONTRAUMATIC perforation -- as may result from otitis externa or otitis media(ear infection) | *This code is for NONTRAUMATIC perforation -- as may result from otitis externa or otitis media(ear infection) | ||
*When the perforation is due to trauma, instead use code '''[[ | *When the perforation is due to trauma, instead use code '''[[Eardrum (tympanic membrane), rupture, injury/trauma]]''' | ||
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | ||