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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ear Drainage

ICD-10 Coding for Ear Drainage

H92.10
H92.11
H92.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ear drainage includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Otorrhea
Ear Discharge
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ear Drainage

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ear Drainage

Use ICD-10 code H92.10 for otorrhea, unspecified ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Otorrhea, unspecified ear

Billable Code
H92.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document laterality and characteristics of drainage.

Applicable To

  • • Nonspecific ear drainage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified code.

Otorrhea, right ear

Billable Code
H92.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Drainage from right ear

    Important Notes

    • • Verify laterality and cause to ensure correct coding.

    Otorrhea, left ear

    Billable Code
    H92.12
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Drainage from left ear

      Important Notes

      • • Verify laterality and cause to ensure correct coding.
      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for ear drainage?

      The ICD-10 code for unspecified ear drainage is H92.10. For specific laterality, use H92.11 for the right ear and H92.12 for the left ear.

      How do you code ear drainage with otitis externa?

      Code the underlying condition first, such as H60.33 for swimmer's ear, followed by H92.1x for otorrhea.

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