ICD-10 Code H92.13 – Otorrhea, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H92.13 – Otorrhea, bilateral
What it is
H92.13 identifies drainage from both ears. Use it when the record documents otorrhea affecting the left and right ear, without a more specific underlying diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include visible ear discharge from both ear canals, which may be serous, purulent, or bloody. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents bilateral ear drainage as the reason for the encounter or as an active finding. It is appropriate when the discharge is recorded but the cause is not coded more specifically. If the note identifies a definite underlying ear condition, code that condition instead when directed by documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use H92.13 for unilateral otorrhea or for ear pain without drainage. Check documentation if the discharge is better explained by a specific diagnosed disorder.
Coding tip
Confirm that the record explicitly states bilateral otorrhea before assigning H92.13.