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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for chronic myringitis

H73.1

Chronic myringitis

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Myringitis › chronic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding chronic myringitis

The ICD-10-CM code for chronic myringitis is H73.1 (Chronic myringitis).

Within H73 (other disorders of tympanic membrane), H73.1 is specifically for chronic myringitis. Related codes cover acute myringitis (H73.0), unspecified myringitis (H73.2), other specified disorders of tympanic membrane (H73.8) and unspecified disorder of tympanic membrane (H73.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H73.10 (unspecified ear), H73.11 (right ear), H73.12 (left ear) and H73.13 (bilateral).

Don't report H73.1 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: chronic myringitis with otitis media (H65, H66).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for H73.1)

  • chronic myringitis with otitis media (H65, H66)

Common questions about chronic myringitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic myringitis?

H73.1 — Chronic myringitis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H73.1 billable?

No. H73.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.