Other specified disorders of tympanic membrane, bilateral

This code signifies the presence of any non-inflammatory, non-infectious, and non-perforated abnormalities of both eardrums that are not specifically classified elsewhere. These disorders can include conditions like tympanosclerosis, atrophy, or retraction pockets affecting both tympanic membranes. It indicates a structural or functional deviation from a normal tympanic membrane, excluding acute or chronic otitis media and perforations.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a specified, non-perforated, and non-inflammatory disorder affecting both tympanic membranes. This is appropriate for conditions such as bilateral tympanosclerosis, bilateral monomeric or atrophic areas, or bilateral retraction pockets without perforation. Supporting documentation should include otoscopic findings detailing the specific nature of the bilateral tympanic membrane abnormality.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the condition is "bilateral" to justify using this code.
• Distinguish this from perforations (H72.-) or acute/chronic otitis media (H65.-, H66.-).
• If the specific disorder is known and has a more precise code (e.g., H74.0- for tympanosclerosis), use that more specific code instead.