ICD Code H66.92

ICD code H66.92 is otitis media, unspecified, left ear.

1. Patient presents with symptoms of ear discomfort or pain localized to the left ear

2. Clinical evaluation reveals signs of inflammation or infection in the middle ear

3. No specific type (acute, chronic, serous, suppurative, etc.) of otitis media can be determined based on available clinical information

4. No other ear conditions better explain the patient’s symptoms

5. Laterality is confirmed as the left ear

6. Diagnostic workup (history, physical exam, otoscopic findings) supports a diagnosis of otitis media, but further specification is not possible

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code H66.92 include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services, depending on new or established patient and complexity)

- 69433 (Myringotomy with insertion of ventilating tube, local or topical anesthesia)

- 69436 (Tympanostomy requiring general anesthesia)

- 92552 (Pure tone audiometry, air only)

- 92567 (Tympanometry)

- 69210 (Removal impacted cerumen, one ear, if applicable)

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