H92 ICD-10-CM Code: Otalgia and effusion of ear
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H92Otalgia and effusion of ear
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H92 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Other disorders of ear (H90-H94)
- 3
Category H92
Otalgia and effusion of ear
- 4
Code H92
Otalgia and effusion of ear
Codes under H92
H92 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H92.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H92.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H92.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H92.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H92.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H92 mean?
H92 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Otalgia and effusion of ear.”
Is H92 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H92 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H92 located in ICD-10-CM?
H92 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Other disorders of ear (H90-H94) (H90–H94), under category H92, Otalgia and effusion of ear.
What coding notes are listed for H92?
No inclusion terms are listed for H92 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.