H92
Non-billableOtalgia and effusion of ear
Otalgia and effusion of ear
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for otalgia and effusion of ear?
The ICD-10-CM code for otalgia and effusion of ear is H92. The full clinical description is "Otalgia and effusion of ear". H92 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H92 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H92 represents “Otalgia and effusion of ear”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H92 a billable code?
No, H92 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under H92.
What chapter is H92 in?
H92 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What are the subcategories under H92?
H92 has 3 child codes, including: H92.0 (Otalgia), H92.1 (Otorrhea), H92.2 (Otorrhagia).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H92?
H92 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494565. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H92 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like otalgia and effusion of ear affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H92?
H92 maps to the ICD-11 code: AB70.2 (Otalgia).
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