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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Hearing

ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Hearing

H90.3
H90.6

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for difficulty hearing includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hearing Loss
Auditory Impairment
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Hearing

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Hearing

Use ICD-10 code H90.3 for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss

Billable Code
H90.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Audiogram confirms bilateral sensorineural loss

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral hearing loss due to nerve damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure audiogram results are documented to support the diagnosis.

Bilateral mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

Billable Code
H90.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Audiogram showing both air-bone gap and sensorineural loss

Applicable To

  • • Mixed hearing loss with both conductive and sensorineural components

Important Notes

  • • Document both air and bone conduction results to justify mixed diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R42

Dizziness and giddiness

Use if the patient also reports dizziness.

H93.25

Central auditory processing disorder

Use if CAPD is diagnosed alongside hearing loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is H90.3. It requires audiometric confirmation of sensorineural thresholds greater than 25 dB in both ears.

How do you code mixed hearing loss?

For bilateral mixed hearing loss, use H90.6. Ensure audiometry shows both conductive and sensorineural components.

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