ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
388.70 — Otalgia, unspecified
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 388.70
388.70 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for Otalgia, unspecified. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, H92.09 (Otalgia, unspecified ear). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- H92.09Otalgia, unspecified earapproximate
Common questions about 388.70
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 388.70?
- The GEMs map 388.70 to ICD-10-CM H92.09.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.