ICD-10 Code H92.10 – Otorrhea, unspecified ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H92.10 – Otorrhea, unspecified ear
What it is
H92.10 identifies otorrhea, or drainage from the ear, when the affected ear is not specified in the record. Use it when the chart documents ear discharge but does not name a cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features include visible ear drainage, which may be watery, purulent, or bloody. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents otorrhea without identifying the ear or an underlying diagnosis. It can fit encounters for symptom evaluation, follow-up, or incomplete documentation. If the cause is known, code the underlying condition when instructed.
Do not use for
Do not use H92.10 when the record specifies a right or left ear, or when the drainage is clearly due to another diagnosed condition. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and any documented cause before assigning H92.10.