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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tinnitus

ICD-10 Coding for Tinnitus

H93.11
H93.12
H93.13

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

Also Known as:
Ringing in the ears
Ear noise
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tinnitus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tinnitus

Use ICD-10 code H93.11 for tinnitus, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tinnitus, right ear

Billable Code
H93.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient reports tinnitus specifically in the right ear.

Applicable To

  • • Ringing in the right ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately.

Tinnitus, left ear

Billable Code
H93.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented complaint of tinnitus in the left ear

Applicable To

  • • Ringing in the left ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented accurately.

Tinnitus, bilateral

Billable Code
H93.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented complaint of tinnitus in both ears

Applicable To

  • • Ringing in both ears

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented.

Tinnitus, unspecified ear

Billable Code
H93.19
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented complaint of tinnitus without specified ear

Applicable To

  • • Ringing in the ears, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use once laterality is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tinnitus?

The ICD-10 codes for tinnitus are H93.11 for right ear, H93.12 for left ear, and H93.13 for bilateral tinnitus. Use H93.19 if the affected ear is unspecified.

How do you code pulsatile tinnitus?

Pulsatile tinnitus is coded as H93.A1 for the right ear, H93.A2 for the left ear, and H93.A3 for bilateral. Use H93.A9 if laterality is unspecified.

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