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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Difficulty

ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Difficulty

H90.3
H91.90

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hearing difficulty 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 Hearing Difficulty

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

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

  • • Bilateral SNHL confirmed by audiogram

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral SNHL

Important Notes

  • • Document audiometric findings clearly to support the diagnosis.

Unspecified hearing loss

Billable Code
H91.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Hearing loss noted but type and laterality not specified

Applicable To

  • • Hearing loss NOS

Important Notes

  • • Aim to specify type and laterality to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.810

Encounter for hearing examination following failed hearing screening

Use when the patient is undergoing further evaluation after a failed hearing screening.

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 is used when audiometric testing confirms bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

How do you document hearing difficulty?

Document hearing difficulty by specifying the type and laterality of hearing loss, supported by audiometric test results, and noting any underlying conditions.

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