AB13.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Central perforation of tympanic membrane

Description

A temporary or persistent opening in the central portion of the tympanic membrane. Clinical signs depend on the size, location, and associated pathological condition.

Index terms

  • Central perforation of tympanic membrane
  • central perforation of tympanum
  • pars tensa central perforation
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  • tympanic membrane central perforation

Exclusions from above levels

  • NA0A.2 – Traumatic rupture of ear drum
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
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  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • AB13.1 – Attic perforation of tympanic membrane
  • AB13.2 – Other marginal perforations of tympanic membrane
  • AB13.Y – Other specified perforation of tympanic membrane
  • AB13.Z – Perforation of tympanic membrane, unspecified

Foundation entity

Central perforation of tympanic membrane – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/640439721

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: AB13: Perforation of tympanic membrane › 10: Diseases of the ear or mastoid process