G89 vs H92.0
G89 (Pain, not elsewhere classified) compared with H92.0 (Otalgia), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. G89 carries an Excludes2 note covering H92.0: “ear pain (H92.0-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G89Pain, not elsewhere classified | H92.0Otalgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | H60-H95 — Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) |
| Definition | Pain, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (G89). | Otalgia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H92.0). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources