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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

ICD-10 Coding for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

H90.3
H90.41
H90.A21

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

Also Known as:
SNHL
Nerve Deafness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

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

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • Bilateral sensorineural thresholds >25 dB HL

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral nerve deafness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure audiometric confirmation of bilateral loss.

Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

Billable Code
H90.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Audiometry confirming right ear sensorineural thresholds >25 dB HL

Applicable To

  • • Right ear nerve deafness with normal left ear

Important Notes

  • • Document contralateral ear status clearly.

Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, right ear, with restricted hearing on the contralateral side

Billable Code
H90.A21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Audiometry confirming right ear sensorineural thresholds >25 dB HL and left ear hearing loss

Applicable To

  • • Right ear nerve deafness with left ear hearing loss

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of contralateral ear 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 is used when both ears are affected by sensorineural hearing loss.

How do you code unilateral sensorineural hearing loss?

For unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, use H90.41 for right ear with normal left ear, or H90.A21 if the left ear has hearing loss.

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