H92.1 – Otorrhea
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of ear
ICD-10-CM code
H92.1
- Code
H92.1(claims format:H921)- Description
- Otorrhea
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- Block
- H90-H94 Other disorders of ear
- Parent codes
- H92
Billable codes under H92.1
H92.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H92.10 – Otorrhea, unspecified earBillable
- H92.11 – Otorrhea, right earBillable
- H92.12 – Otorrhea, left earBillable
- H92.13 – Otorrhea, bilateralBillable
Notes for H92.1
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- leakage of cerebrospinal fluid through ear (G96.0)
Index terms for H92.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H92
- H92.0 – OtalgiaHeader
- H92.2 – OtorrhagiaHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H92.1?
H92.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for otorrhea, in the block H90-H94 (Other disorders of ear).
Is H92.1 a billable code?
No. H92.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H92.1 belong to?
It belongs to category H92 – Otalgia and effusion of ear.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.