ICD-10 Code H92.20 – Otorrhagia, unspecified ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H92.20 – Otorrhagia, unspecified ear
What it is
H92.20 identifies bleeding from the ear, with the ear side not specified. Use it when documentation states otorrhagia or ear bleeding without naming the exact ear.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe visible blood from the ear canal, blood on the ear dressing, or reported ear bleeding after injury or ear disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents otorrhagia and does not specify left or right ear. It may also fit charted ear bleeding with no further diagnosis stated. If the record identifies a cause, code the documented condition as well, when instructed.
Do not use for
Do not use it for ear discharge without blood, or for a clearly documented unilateral ear code when the side is known. Check documentation if the bleeding is part of a broader injury diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm whether the note names the affected ear or an underlying cause before assigning H92.20.