ICD-10 H73.813
Atrophic flaccid tympanic membrane, bilateral
ICD10
H73.813
Diseases of the eye and adnexa; ear and mastoid process
Description
Atrophic flaccid tympanic membrane, bilateral
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
H73 H73.0 H73.00 H73.001 H73.002 H73.003 H73.009 H73.01 H73.011 H73.012 H73.013 H73.019 H73.09 H73.091 H73.092
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