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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Loss Left Ear

ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Loss Left Ear

H90.12
H90.42

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

Also Known as:
Unilateral Hearing Loss Left Ear
Left Ear Deafness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Loss Left Ear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Loss Left Ear

Use ICD-10 code H90.12 for conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

Billable Code
H90.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of air-bone gap on audiogram
documentation:
  • • Specify laterality and type of hearing loss

Applicable To

  • • Left ear conductive hearing loss

Important Notes

  • • Ensure audiometric testing supports the diagnosis of conductive hearing loss.

Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

Billable Code
H90.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • SNHL ≥25 dB on audiogram
  • • Absent OAEs in the left ear

Applicable To

  • • Left ear sensorineural hearing loss

Important Notes

  • • Document audiometric findings to support sensorineural diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H93.12

Tinnitus, left ear

Use when tinnitus is present alongside hearing loss.

H91.02

Ototoxic hearing loss, left ear

Use when hearing loss is due to ototoxicity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hearing loss in the left ear?

The ICD-10 code for conductive hearing loss in the left ear is H90.12, while sensorineural hearing loss is coded as H90.42.

How do you document unilateral hearing loss?

Document the type, laterality, and contralateral ear status. For example, 'Left conductive hearing loss with normal right ear hearing.'

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