Traumatic rupture of right ear drum, initial encounter

This code signifies a tear or perforation of the tympanic membrane in the right ear resulting from a direct injury or trauma. This condition often leads to sudden hearing loss, ear pain, and sometimes bleeding or discharge from the ear.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a traumatic perforation of the right tympanic membrane, such as from a direct blow to the ear, a foreign object insertion, or a sudden pressure change (e.g., blast injury). This code is specifically for the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right ear" and a traumatic etiology to differentiate from other causes of tympanic membrane perforation.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from otitis media with perforation, which is not traumatic in origin.