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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Problems

ICD-10 Coding for Hearing Problems

H90.3
H91.0

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

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

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

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 hearing loss.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral high-frequency hearing loss

Important Notes

  • • Ensure audiometric confirmation of bilateral sensorineural loss.

Ototoxic hearing loss

Non-Billable
H91.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of ototoxic drug use
  • • Audiogram showing descending audiometric pattern

Applicable To

  • • Hearing loss due to medication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of the ototoxic agent and its effects.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.10

Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

Use for routine hearing exams without findings.

T36-T50

Poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of drugs, medicaments and biological substances

Use to specify the drug causing ototoxicity.

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 code ototoxic hearing loss?

Ototoxic hearing loss is coded as H91.0. Ensure to document the specific ototoxic agent and use additional codes from T36-T50 to specify the drug.

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