ICD-10 Code H92.0 – Otalgia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H92.0 – Otalgia
What it is
H92.0 identifies otalgia, meaning ear pain. Use it when the record documents pain in the ear, whether the cause is known or still being evaluated.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include patient-reported ear pain, tenderness around the ear, or discomfort with ear movement. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents otalgia as the diagnosis or chief complaint. It may fit unilateral or bilateral ear pain when no more specific ear disorder is assigned. If the note identifies an underlying cause, code that condition instead when instructed.
Do not use for
Do not use H92.0 for ear discharge, hearing loss, or a confirmed ear infection unless otalgia is separately documented. Check documentation if the pain is referred from another site.
Coding tip
Code the documented pain complaint only when the provider records otalgia and no more specific diagnosis replaces it.