ICD Code H92.0

ICD code H92.0 is otalgia, which means ear pain.

1. Presence of pain localized to the external ear

2. Absence of infection or inflammation in the external auditory canal

3. No evidence of middle ear or inner ear pathology as the primary cause

4. Pain may be acute or chronic in nature

5. Symptoms may be associated with tenderness or discomfort upon manipulation of the auricle or external ear structures

6. No significant hearing loss directly attributable to the pain

7. Exclusion of referred otalgia from dental, temporomandibular joint, or pharyngeal sources

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H92.0 include:

- 69209 (Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral)

- 69210 (Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral)

- 92502 (Otolaryngologic examination under general anesthesia)

- 92504 (Binocular microscopy of both ears)

- 69420 (Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation)

- 69930 (Surgery of external auditory canal)

Always confirm CPT code selection based on specific clinical documentation and payer guidelines.

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