Otalgia and effusion of ear (H92) ICD-10-CM
The H92 code range covers otalgia and effusion of ear with 16 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the H92 Range 16 codes · 12 billable
- H92 Otalgia and effusion of earNon-billable
- H92.0 OtalgiaNon-billable
- H92.01 Otalgia, right ear
- H92.02 Otalgia, left ear
- H92.03 Otalgia, bilateral
- H92.09 Otalgia, unspecified ear
- H92.1 OtorrheaNon-billable
- H92.10 Otorrhea, unspecified ear
- H92.11 Otorrhea, right ear
- H92.12 Otorrhea, left ear
- H92.13 Otorrhea, bilateral
- H92.2 OtorrhagiaNon-billable
- H92.20 Otorrhagia, unspecified ear
- H92.21 Otorrhagia, right ear
- H92.22 Otorrhagia, left ear
- H92.23 Otorrhagia, bilateral
About the H92 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section H92 covers diagnoses related to otalgia (ear pain) and various forms of ear effusion such as otorrhea (ear discharge) and otorrhagia (ear bleeding). These codes precisely identify the nature and laterality of ear symptoms to aid accurate medical documentation.
This section includes codes for otalgia, also known as earache, which can affect the right ear (H92.01), left ear (H92.02), both ears (H92.03), or an unspecified ear (H92.09). Synonyms like otogenic otalgia and referred otalgia highlight different causes or presentations of ear pain. For ear discharge, the codes span from unspecified (H92.10) to right ear (H92.11), left ear (H92.12), and bilateral involvement (H92.13), capturing symptoms such as purulent drainage or waxy discharge. Ear bleeding, or otorrhagia, is similarly detailed with codes for unspecified (H92.20), right (H92.21), left (H92.22), and bilateral ears (H92.23), and synonyms include hemotympanum and traumatic bleeding. Understanding these codes assists healthcare professionals and coders in precisely classifying ear pain and effusion issues within patient records.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H92 range?
Of the 16 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H92 range classify?
The range classifies otalgia and effusion of ear. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
