ICD-10 Code H92.22 – Otorrhagia, left ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H92.22 – Otorrhagia, left ear
What it is
H92.22 identifies bleeding from the left ear. Use it when documentation specifically states otorrhagia, hemotympanum with bleeding, or ear bleeding limited to the left side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include visible blood from the left external ear canal or reported ear bleeding. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact source and laterality.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents left-sided ear bleeding as the diagnosis. It may apply after trauma, irritation, or other ear conditions if the note clearly identifies otorrhagia on the left.
If the record only mentions ear pain, discharge, or unspecified bleeding, check documentation before coding. Laterality matters, so do not use this code for right, bilateral, or unspecified ear bleeding.
Do not use for
Do not use it for ear pain, infection, or non-bloody discharge without bleeding. Do not assign it when the bleeding site is not documented as the left ear.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and the provider’s exact wording before assigning H92.22.