ICD-10 Code H92.01 – Otalgia, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H92.01 – Otalgia, right ear
What it is
H92.01 identifies pain located in the right ear. It is a symptom code, not a diagnosis of the cause, so you should document the underlying condition when known.
Clinical signs
Patients may report ear pain, tenderness, pressure, or discomfort on the right side. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and any associated findings such as infection, trauma, or referred pain.
When to use this code
Use H92.01 when the record clearly states right ear pain and no more specific cause is established. It is appropriate in outpatient, emergency, or specialty notes when otalgia is the documented reason for evaluation.
If the provider documents a definite diagnosis causing the pain, code that condition instead of the symptom alone. You may code the symptom when the cause is still under assessment or not recorded.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left ear pain, bilateral ear pain, or unspecified laterality. Do not use it when the chart supports a specific ear disorder that better explains the pain.
Coding tip
Confirm the side and whether the pain is a symptom or part of a documented diagnosis before assigning H92.01.