ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
384.21 — Central perforation of tympanic membrane
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 384.21
384.21 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for central perforation of tympanic membrane. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, H72.00 (Central perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified ear). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- H72.00Central perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified earapproximate
Common questions about 384.21
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 384.21?
- The GEMs map 384.21 to ICD-10-CM H72.00.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.