H92.12 Otorrhea, left ear

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from H92.1 Otorrhea

Excludes1 (never code together)

• leakage of cerebrospinal fluid through ear (G96.0)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 154-156 in MDC 03.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 388.60 Otorrhea, unspecified (approximate)

Nearby codes

• H92.03 Otalgia, bilateral
• H92.09 Otalgia, unspecified ear
• H92.1 Otorrhea
• H92.10 Otorrhea, unspecified ear
• H92.11 Otorrhea, right ear
• H92.12 Otorrhea, left ear (this code)
• H92.13 Otorrhea, bilateral
• H92.2 Otorrhagia
• H92.20 Otorrhagia, unspecified ear
• H92.21 Otorrhagia, right ear
• H92.22 Otorrhagia, left ear