H92Header code — not billable
Otalgia and effusion of ear
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H92
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H92
H92.0OtalgiaH92.01Otalgia, right earYesH92.02Otalgia, left earYesH92.03Otalgia, bilateralYesH92.09Otalgia, unspecified earYesH92.1OtorrheaH92.10Otorrhea, unspecified earYesH92.11Otorrhea, right earYesH92.12Otorrhea, left earYesH92.13Otorrhea, bilateralYesH92.2OtorrhagiaH92.20Otorrhagia, unspecified earYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H92?
H92 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Otalgia and effusion of ear.
Is H92 a billable code?
No. H92 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H92 in?
H92 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H92 become effective?
H92 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H92?
H92 belongs to category H92, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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